The other day someone called me a “Pollyanna” and I’m pretty sure they meant it as an insult. Pollyanna is a character from a book, who is incredibly optimistic, and looks for the good in every situation. So what’s insulting about that?
If you’ve looked through my posts even a little bit, you know I’m all about positivity. And being positive does not mean being unrealistic or ignoring problems when they arise. Sometimes things don’t go how we thought or obstacles come out of nowhere to block our path. And maybe we can’t find anything to be happy about in the situation, but we can always find something of value.
Challenges stretch our boundaries and teach us valuable lessons. And sometimes they slow the situation down just enough for us to see things more clearly. But we will not get the benefit of any of these things if we’re angry, fearful, or cynical. In fact we will stay stuck in that negative spot.
When running a small business, craziness can come at us from all directions, when we least expect it. And our attitude plays a key role in how things develop. Being positive allows our minds to remain open, and this will get us through our difficulties. Our thoughts are a choice. And if we work at staying positive, good thoughts will eventually become a habit. Make it your goal to become a Pollyanna.
