Happy Monday. It’s a good day for this particular word-of-the-week.
OPTIMISM: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome.
I’m not naturally optimistic. Somewhere along the line I learned to anticipate the worst. It’s a tendency that’s caused me a lot of problems, but old habits die hard.
My head knows that I’m better off assuming best intentions and expecting good things. I treat other people more respectfully, take more risks, and challenge myself to do my best work. When I intentionally look for goodness, generosity, and love I usually find them.
And on top of all that, an optimistic attitude just feels better.
I’m doing better, but I still find that I have to work at optimism. I have to battle my default position of pessimism. I don’t think I’m alone in that battle.
Let’s encourage each other to seek out and focus on the good things that surround us and anticipate the best possible outcomes.
This is also Word-of-Mouth Day, when I gently encourage (or, from your perspective, pester) you to help spread the word about Bouncing Back.
Today’s suggestion: Become a fan of the brand new Bouncing Back Facebook fan page, and then suggest the page to your friends. It’s a simple way to get them into the circle.
Thanks.