Spreading positivity is easy and on top of that, it's contagious. If you practice positivity on a daily basis, you'll see that the people you come in contact with regularly will fall in line right behind you. I'd like to see more people use these steps to spread positivity. If you do it, you'll see how it can change the atmosphere for you and everyone else.
Number one: Once I found out that sharing a positive message was fun and infectious, I thought about the fact that sharing negativity and complaints was just as infectious. Do you really want to extend a negative atmosphere? Or would you rather replace it with a positive atmosphere? Hold on to your gripes and complaints. Keep your judgments and your irritations to yourself. It doesn't help anyone when you fire off those "negativity bullets." The people you complain about become negative, the people who read or hear your gripes become negative, and it keeps you in that grey unhealthy spot. I understand that sometimes that stuff just needs to come out, but instead of exploding or infecting others with it, you can jot it down on a piece of paper and come back to it later when you can turn your attention to it and any possible resolutions.
Number two: This one might be easier than the first on this list but it's no less important. Make it a point to greet strangers you see on the street with a smile and a simple "hello" or a "good morning." It feels great to receive pleasantries and it feels just as good to notice the effects they have on people. I do this all the time and sometimes the smiles I get are worth a mint.
Number three: Try slowing your response time when having a conversation. This is a step you might not normally think about but when you're talking to someone and they're quick to respond, you'll notice the tension rise. Take a conversation where the people involved fire off responses like a tennis volley, and you've got a conversation that could quickly turn into an argument or at the very least, bring stress levels up higher than they should be. This applies to online as well. I've been guilty of expecting a sudden response because I've gotten used to the "instant gratification" that technology has given us. Now that I'm learning to relax, realize that it isn't crucial to get the response right away... just as it isn't crucial to give one.
Number four: Try laughing more. I used to tell people that I wasn't a fan of comedies. They's shake their heads in disbelief and say, " but you're such a funny guy... what do you mean you don't like comedies?" I'd have to explain that I was always disappointed with the comedies of today because none of them made me laugh. My trouble back then was that I wouldn't allow myself to find something funny in the films that I'd watch. You can find something funny in everything. These days, I'm watching movies I wouldn't have before and I'm playing more and more practical jokes and... I am allowing myself to laugh. I laugh at myself and and everything around me, and I feel better for it. Also, when others see you laughing, they won't be able to help laughing as well.
Number five: You might have seen this coming but #5 is something I've been promoting for about a month. Share something good. There is always something good around us, we just don't always choose to see it. Make it a point to share a funny story or tell someone in your life some of the good things that surround you. Trust me, doing this will prove to be very effective. I post my good things on Facebook all the time and the response is really amazing. It's something that's branched off to others beyond my original expectations and they're passing it on to their friends. Every day I get emails thanking me for the positive posts and every time it makes me smile to know I've made a difference.
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