I don't know about you but I'm fed up with all the negativity we are bombarded with every day. A long time friend of mine (Barry Gottlieb) and I were talking a few weeks ago about this issue. Studies have shown that as humans we have about 60,000 thoughts a day and about 80% are negative. That means we have roughly 48,000 negative thoughts and only 12,000 positive ones.

It doesn't surprise me that 25% of the people in this country are suffering from anxiety.

Our society focuses and glorifies all that is wrong in this world. The media has a huge influence on our mind set. 80% of what we hear and read from the media is negative in content. I know it's all about ratings and income from advertising but wouldn't it be nice if just one news cast or network told us all the good things that happened today. 

This deluge of negativity effects our businesses in all sorts of ways. Some are very obvious and others not so much, listen to the negative banter that takes place among your staff as the day begins. No wonder our productivity is declining as a nation.  

If we could get to 50% of those 60,000 thoughts being positive, just imagine what a different world we could have. I challenge everyone that reads this to make an effort to change your numbers. Some tips to help make the change;

• Be a good finder - Look for and celebrate good experiences, happenings or people
• Have an attitude of gratitude - Be thankful for the abundance you already have
• Ask your children to share something positive every night at dinner (this includes grown children and yourself)
• Do something for someone without anyone knowing that it came from you
• Make your workplace a positive energy work zone - leave the negative thinking and actions to your competitors
• When you are getting ready for the day, look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself it's going to be a great day - remember it's a mater of choice and that choice is yours 

Speaking of celebrations SAF is celebrating 125 years in our industry and helping grow our businesses. They want to know how your business has grown. Go to our Home page and look for SAF under links.