Have you ever wondered why some people survive in the face of great stress (personal tragedies, demanding jobs, or an abusive home life) while others do not? These survivors share a personality trait called “positive affect.”
Positive affect is what happens when a person experiences and expresses positive emotions, including feelings of happiness, joy, enthusiasm, and contentment when faced with challenges.
Interestingly, people who are high in positive affect also experience fewer colds and auto accidents. They often sleep better and have an enhanced quality of life.
Positivity is a character trait that most SEALs have as well. It is one of the five traits I talk about in my presentation about Overcoming Adversity.
In what areas of your life can you identify those negative thoughts, stop them and then begin to think more positively?
This pic pretty much sums it up!
