It's Showtime! - positive thinking

Yesterday I asked Amelia to come with me outside. She complained about the mosquitoes. I told her that there are no mosquitoes in the Fall, that is why Fall is so wonderful.

A: but it is too cold

Me: you have a choice in your thinking--you can think about the good things or the bad things... because there are good and bad with everything.

A: oh... so like we can find beautiful leaves in the Fall

Me: YAY

This conversation reminded me that positive thinking really is a choice. As leaders, a positive attitude will foster a positive environment. People like to be around positive people.

My favorite things to say when hearing something new, challenging, or crazy are:

• you could be right (BTW this is a GREAT one for my marriage)
• what if... (consider what good things could happen)
• yes and (forcing yourself to build on the idea)

Today I am trying to watch what I say and do. I want to see how positive I can be... reframing situations to look at the positive sides. And remembering to use those 3 phrases as often as possible...