The Power Of Positivity

Getting punched in the face or knocked down isn't a pleasant feeling. But once you get over the initial shock and pain, how do you react, do you punch the person back, or get up, dust yourself down and then try and address why you got knocked down?

Obviously I am figuratively speaking to demonstrate that life provides knocks to us all, which can seem so unfair and unjust, and sometimes it is just down right wrong with miscarriages of justice sadly occurring. And it may not just be one knock, it could be several at the same time.

But it really is how we react, that not only dictates what happens next, but whether you end up using the experience to improve life or make it worse. An eye for an eye only makes people blind.

Taking the moral high-ground is such a challenge, as it is natural to try and seek payback. If your employer dismisses you, doesn’t give you the much deserved promotion, or in business someone steals your idea, of course you should deal with things properly and professionally to protect you, your IP or whatever the right recourse is. However, holding a grudge, wasting time on pursuing an individual or organisation, or thinking how you can affect your revenge is such a drain on you, affecting your wellbeing and those around you.

In a world filled with war, turmoil, divisiveness; it is so hard to comprehend the pain and suffering of fellow humans. However, we all have our own trials and tribulations that shape who we are. In the North East we are known for our hospitality, friendliness and a word we hear all too often, resilience. Whilst regularly getting kicked can eventually lead to becoming more resilient and immune to getting kicked, what is far more beneficial is actually learning from the experience to make sure you stop getting kicked and move on.

The single largest contributor factor to success and progression is having a positive approach. Understandably there are a whole host of others too, having a plan and persevering significantly help, yet every single successful person demonstrates one consistent trait, positivity. Looking for the positive in what we do and establishing ways of making things better is something that I have focused the last 20 years on, whether it is in the North East or further afield creating the Primary to Prosperity campaign.

Oddly, or maybe not so, people ask me what I do, which is a legitimate question. The challenge I have is I do too much, so all of sudden the question doesn’t solicit a simple answer. However, what I do share is that I either fix things or make them better, which is how I set benchmarks on what I get involved in. If I cannot add value I am not interested, always trying to do what I enjoy and enjoy what I do, positively.

Positivity has the power to transform who we are, how we see things and react; it is scientifically proven to even impact our health. A positive mind over matter works, regardless of our circumstance. So let us all stop punching one another (figuratively speaking) and start seeing the positives in every member of our community.

We live in an incredible region filled with opportunity, let’s positively make it better.