Yesterday Positive Thinking Day (it’s celebrated every year on September 13th). The Day was introduced in 2003 by an American entrepreneur to celebrate the benefits of positive thinking. Did you start your day with a good thought like, “Today is a good day!”?
Positive Thinking Day is a time set aside to concentrate on all things positive. One speaker and writer who emulates this philosophy is Jon Gordon. I’ve summarized a few of his books previously, including:
- One Word (Mine for 2018 was “Optimism”)
- The Power of Positive Leadership
- The Power of a Positive Team
The goal of positive thinking is to ensure, that through constant positive influence a long-term constructive and optimistic attitude will be reached and consequently a higher satisfaction and quality of life will be achieved. Optimists have been shown to live healthier lifestyles, including more physical activity and generally better eating habits.
What if you’re dealing with negativity at work? Well, Jon Gordon has another book that helps: The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work.
Click here to learn more about Gordon’s No Complaining Rule