How positive are your thoughts about yourself?
The Challenge
Write a brief journal entry (or simply reflect) on what tone your self-talk typically takes. If you were to say the things you think to yourself out loud, would a listener interpret them as positive or negative?
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.
