2.09.2026

Emphasizing the Negative?

 

It’s easy to notice what’s wrong. As a society, we often focus on flaws and failures more than on progress and success. I know I’m guilty of it too. Spotting the negative seems to come naturally, while recognizing the good requires intentionality.

Choosing positivity takes a conscious effort. Some people seem wired for it, but for many of us it’s a daily decision, especially in a world that constantly highlights what’s broken. The news thrives on bad outcomes, conflict and corruption.  Even the weather report seems to work against us. Why do we hear “a 30% chance of rain” instead of “a 70% chance of sunshine”?

Perspective matters. If we made a habit of looking for what’s going right instead of what’s going wrong, we might not only feel better but be better to be around. Positivity doesn’t ignore reality; it simply chooses which parts of reality to emphasize.

Be positive. Choose it on purpose.

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