One of the challenges we all face is the negative input around us. It was brought home to me today as I sat in a waiting room. Some of the comments I heard included:
“You just can’t win.”
“There’s never a solution.”
“I can’t believe how bad it is. Let me tell you…”
“That never works out.”
And I was there less than 10 minutes! I can tell you, I was depressed by the time they called my name for my escape.
Turns out I’ve gotten spoiled hanging around positive people all the time. People who are excited about life. Going somewhere. Have a dream. Sharing good news and great thoughts.
And those are exactly the type of people YOU want to be around as you’re building your online business. Starting a business from scratch is a lot of hard work and it’s tempting to become discouraged. That’s why it’s so important to be surrounded by positive.
If you’re surrounded by negativity all the time, it’s a challenge to find the positive. That’s why I love entrepreneurs – especially the ones online.
So where do you find the positive input you need to keep pursuing your dream? Right here, online. You’ll find many of them making comments below. You’ll find links to their blogs and websites. You’ll find them in groups like the Blog Challenge.
Because birds of a feather DO flock together. And positive people want to spend time with other positive people. Whether we do it online – or at live events – join us! Your life will be better for it.
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That’s so true about positive people – we DO find each other! Great share. Thanks for all the articles. I’ll be back again. (Found you through Connie Green)
your happiness guru,
Evelyn
I’ve heard several personal development experts say that you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with. So, be sure you’re spending most of your time with five Positive people, and you’ll have both a positive outlook and a positive team to support you.
Great post, Jeanette! See…people are already finding you because of the blogging challenge. You’re gonna get hooked on it! LOL
Let’s face it, Jeanette …
“Misery loves company”! You know it and I know it and it seems as though some folks THRIVE on it. If I had a nickel for all the negativity and complaining going on at my workplace, I could be driving a Rolls Royce!
To flip that nickel over …
I rarely meet a person with a negative demeanor online. I’ve met some of the most encouraging, generous, and uplifting individuals via social media and blogging.
A positive spirit really rubs off on others!
Hi Jeanette,
I’m glad I found you again! Years ago we talked and started a project together that never got finished (the client didn’t follow through).
You are such a positive and supportive person, it’s a joy to be able to reconnect.