quotations about negativity
It is easier to avoid the effects of others' negativity when we question if an action or attitude is appropriately directed at us. If it isn't, we can choose to sidestep it and let it pass.
SUE PATTON THEOLE
The Woman's Book of Courage
Disregarding negative thoughts isn't hiding our head in the sand, but simply not allowing the negative to clutter and influence over our experience of the present moment. The moment is never improved or helped by negativity, although we are programmed to think our negative thoughts, worries, and fears serve a useful function.
GINA LAKE
What About Now?
Optimism is a force multiplier and negativity is a deal breaker.
TAMMY PERKINS
"Job-hopping done right", Seattle Times, August 11, 2017
If we fail to realize our full potential as human beings, we live more on an animalistic level. This is fine for dogs, cats, and chimpanzees but doesn't work quite so well for women and men. Without the capacity to freely shape our own lives, much as a sculptor might carve stone, we inevitably slip into negativity and depression.
H. E. DAVEY
Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation
Negativity is expensive. It costs companies millions of dollars each year.
GARY TOPCHIK
Managing Workplace Negativity
It is better to dwell on the beautiful things in life than the negative.
LAILAH GIFTY AKITA
Think Great, Be Great!
The negative things people say are much more memorable.
DONNY MILLER
Beautiful People with Beautiful Feelings