Quotes about Positivity

Goethe recommended, "Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of becoming.

Holding a grudge is never positive or appropriate.

DO SOMETHING TODAY TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF AFFIRMATION.

The thoughts in your mind will always be more important than the things in your life. Choose happiness.

Are we quick to respond to others' needs? Do we run from problems or face them? Do we talk more about bad news or good news? Do we give people the benefit of the doubt, or do we assume the worst? The

But here's the good news: maintaining the right attitude is easier than regaining the right attitude.

A Chinese proverb I came across gives insight: "Assume a cheerfulness you do not feel, and shortly you feel the cheerfulness you assumed." Or as editor and publisher Elbert Hubbard says, "Be pleasant until 10 a.m. and the rest of the day will take care of itself." When you get up in the morning, you need to remind yourself of the decision you've made to have a positive attitude.

The atmosphere is affirming: Industrialist Charles Schwab said, "I have yet to find the man . . . who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

A strong positive self image is the best possible preparation for success in life.

What about unfulfilled potential? That phrase is as negative as the word potential is positive. My friend Florence

All people feel better and do better when you give them attention, affirmation, and appreciation.

Believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming. Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking. Smile while others are frowning. Commend while others are criticizing. Persist while others are quitting.