How can you increase your positivity when you're feeling low?

The Challenge

The next time you're feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or just plain down in the dumps, write down the three things you're most grateful for. Take a moment to read them over and feel your gratitude before going back to your day. 


Why do this?

It's simple, really: people like being around people who are positive. Positive interactions increase energy and motivation. (By the way, if you noticed that this challenge is similar to another one you've done, you're right. It is! We developed a series dedicated to harnessing positivity, and this challenge is part of that series.)

Being known as a positive person will improve your relationships with your colleagues and increase your political capital, because people will be more likely to want to be connected with you. 


What’s next?

Continue to monitor your interactions and thoughts for positivity--your actions and your mindset are interlinked, and adjusting one will often change the other. 

Stacia Aylward

Zelos CEO Stacia C. Aylward is an executive leader and lifelong learner with broad professional experience in envisioning and leading programs, projects and teams; facilitating and teaching adults; conducting research; and developing client relationships using proven methodologies in many government and technical fields, including economics, education, healthcare, housing, non-profit governance, IT and law. Stacia holds a master’s degree in Communication and Information, a bachelor’s degree in English, a Six Sigma black belt certification, and a Coach Approach to Leadership credential.

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