Optimism is contagious...

It’s all in how you look at things. Like is the glass half empty or half full. Your perspective defines you.

 

·      Optimism

·      Is about how

·      You view the things

·      That happen in your life.

·      It’s about hopefulness and confidence.

 

I’ve long talked about my ‘handshake’ test for applicants and how it was a quick way to see how they responded to being interrupted. Later, my consulting firm developed a general optimism test that more scientifically determines how one views the good and bad things that happen to them. These are immutable behaviors which say a lot about how a person responds to these things. Like yesterday’s quote and message, much can be gleaned from your perspective on life and, while we generally are who we are, we can shift that perspective by what we do.  Don’t get rundown and tired – that can affect your ability to think and see things clearly. Exercise regularly – that can boost your energy and ability to deal with things. Eat right – that greatly affects your overall health. And hang with positive and thoughtful people – they’ll stimulate your mind. My mother always said it takes more muscles to frown than smile – spend your time and energy understanding and appreciating the good things in your life. Take time to understand that your glass is half full and then spend time trying to fill it further today.

 

Demi Lovato (born 1992): American singer, songwriter, and actor.