Having a
positive outlook helps your mental and emotional outlook on life in general. It
also plays a factor in being resilient when change or negative situations
arise. Look for the positive in the change and, if you look hard enough, you
may even find a bit of positive in a negative situation. In Day 4, we already
gave an example of a positive from a change – a shift change allows you to
participate in an activity you couldn’t do before. By finding that new purpose,
you are also finding the positive in the change.
Finding the
positive in a negative event can be a bit more difficult. Take, for example,
the bad storm we discussed last time. People’s houses may have been damaged or
destroyed, injuries may have occurred, and people’s lives may be in shambles.
It is no time to rejoice. However, there is more than likely a silver lining –
the community has come together to help everyone, your home and health were
spared, you have made new friends during your volunteer efforts.
When you are
able to remain positive and not let negativity drag you down, you are
demonstrating resiliency. You are able to continue forward and move beyond what
has happened.
Terri
Sitrin, LCSW, ACSW, CEAP | EAP Consultant, Dallas District | USPS EAP
214-353-6996
| TLSitrin@magellanhealth.com
Magellan
Health Inc, 2341 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220-4415 Go to www.EAP4YOU.com or call 800-EAP-4YOU
(800-327-4968) TTY: 877-492-7341
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