Run from negativity researchers tell us. It’s been said before ... but new studies show negativity – as a cortisol trigger. It adds stress and pulls tone in ways that shut down you and the people around you.
Work with people’s brains in a new way in response ... Robyn McMaster reminds us. Great leaders … she points out ... use problem solving skills to turn negative cultures around. Have you seen it happen? 
Wait a minute .... Are you the negative one?
If so … you’ll be glad to see news that negativity is actually a choice and has far less to do with a person’s misfortune than once thought.
When we’re negative we see the worst, lack hope for change, take opposite views in positive conversations, complain more than solve, take few risks to improvements, blame others rather than make a positive difference ourselves.
Sadly, negative people online rarely see their pessimism one expert claimed – but others read it loud and clear in almost every post.
Where do the slumps come from? Interestingly – it often starts with a seemingly innocent rant. Negativity can come from a slumping brain – and thanks to research and new technology we now know how to awaken a slumping brain to positive results.
What can be done to remain animated when others are anxious? If you’ve built patterns for expressing more negatives than solutions that inspire others around you, or if you slow a group down by problems of confusion …. you’ll be happy to see science that helps people reduce anxiety before they join any circle or project. A new study has led to more help for anxious workers.
Some people seem to have a penchant for turning difficulties into monsters – out to get all of us. They often use words such as “confused” … “can’t” … or “overwhelmed.” Others seem to find solutions to the most vexing problems – through keen communication skills to solve problems we all face.
Watch the next big family gathering and you’ll quickly see who runs well from negativity and who brings it to the table when they arrive. Luckily families do not come to work – where there are cures for negativity that come from good research.
How do you make a difference when negativity enters your circles?
What I really enjoyed about your revist to negativity is the great doable solutions you propose to folks who have fallen victim to its clutches.
Posted by: Robyn McMaster | July 16, 2007 8:58 AM | Permalink to Comment