Focus on Your Strengths

 

October's mindset is Passion First, and this week's topic is Focus on Your Strengths.  As I was thinking about this, I came upon something that tied in the research on the link of asset-based thinking leading to happiness, and the positive impact of happiness - bringing together Thursday's conversation about laughter, and this week's 7 Mindset focus on strengths.

Success and Happiness Come from Positivity

When you dwell on the negative, you don't give yourself a chance to shine.  By focusing on maximizing your talents, not ony will you be more successful, but you'll be a lot happier, too! Some say "happiness is the new productivity", and that being in a state of flow has a positive impact on everything you do.  The goal is to be happy in the now.  Do what makes you happy, and you will create a state of flow which will add to your success.  Spend some time figuring out what your strengths are, and what creates "flow" for you.  When you know what it is, focus on it and do it to the best of your ability, helping you to be more efficient, creative, and productive - and happier!

Recognizing and leveraging your strengths can boost your psychological well-being, and can increase positive emotions and overall happiness.  Things to think about:

• Reflect on using your strengths to overcome challenges.
• Engage in strengths-based conversations with friends, family, and colleagues to support each other's well-being.
• Set personal and professional goals that align with your strengths and focus on using them to achieve your desired outcomes.
• Recognize the strength of hope, and humor.

We have so many individual and collective strengths at Willow!  Take time to reflect on your own, as well as recognize the strengths in those around you.

Have a great week -

Sue