The Power of Positive Emotions
Most of us want more positive energy in our lives. Ninety-nine out of every 100 people prefer to be around more positive people. Nine out of 10 claimed being more productive when they’re around positive people.
Unfortunately, yearning for a more positive environment is not enough. We have grown up n a culture in which it’s much easier to tell people what they did wrong instead of praising them when they have done something worthy of praise.Although this negative-based approach might have evolved unintentionally, it nevertheless permeates our society at all levels.
Recent studies revealed that negative emotions can be harmful to our health and may affect the longeVito of our life. We already know that one negative person can ruin an entire workplace, and negative emotions can destroy relationships, families, and entire careers.
And from the same studies, revealed that positive emotions are essential requirement for living. It improves our physical and mental health, as well as provide a buffer against depression and illness. Positive emotions enable faster recovery from pain, trauma and illness, and may lead to increase in life’s longevity.
Positive emotions do much more than merely signal well-being. It also improve coping and produce well-being. Positive emotions are not trivial luxuries, but instead may be critical necessities for optimal functioning.
Basing on the studies, positive emotions:
- Protect us from, and can undo the effects of negative emotions
- Fuel resilience and can transform people
- Broaden our thinking, encouraging us to discover new lines of thought or action
- Break down racial barriers
- Build durable physical, intellectual, social, and psychological resources that can function as “reserves” during trying times
- Produce optimal functioning in organizations and individuals
- Improve the over-all performance of a group (when leaders express more positive emotions)
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So right Maria.
And don't we all know who that 1% is. There is no room in my life for negative people.
That might sound negative, but I have enough to do without being dragged down.
I need dragging up. Bring on those positive waves.
Bux
PS. Congrats on First Responder - see what positive thought can do!
Yeap ,being focused on the goal will not allow you to be dragged down by negativity Bux! Positivity protects you from negativity!
Thank you! I haven’t been a first responder for a while until I landed in the future! 😀😂😅
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Absolutely Elena! Positivity drives it the negative elements that can attack your inner core!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Being positive and surrounding ourselves with positivity is what it is all about Mariaster!
Have a safe trip back my friend!
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Thank you Nickster! I’m crossing the equator and traveling out of the tropical zone, my friend! Bracing the freezing weather when I arrive, and that will be tomorrow!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Make the most of the sun and warmer temperatures while you can then Mariaster!!
And again, have a safe trip my friend!
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Let's not forget the negative relatives we may have in our lives, Maria. You either have to limit the time you spend around them or find the right subject to talk about.
That's why I only share good news or goals with those who will encourage me.
Appreciate the post! 🌹
Isaiah 😁
Our positivity shields us from the elements of negativity Isaiah! It’s like wearing blinders, that directs us to only one path, as the horses do!
Appreciate you and your positive insights!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹