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How to Become the Most Positive Person in Your Office

Updated 6/19/2020
How to Become the Most Positive Person in Your Office
You can be the ray of sunshine in the workplace. Just follow these tips.

In the workplace, a little positivity goes a very long way (especially in the early morning or at the end of a very long day). But obviously, being positive doesn’t just mean bouncing around the office with a smile on your face all the time.

So, how can you be a ray of sunshine at your company without going overboard? We scoured the web for our favorite resources on how to pack some positivity into your office.

  • If you doubt the power of positivity, you have to check out this list of why it’s totally awesome. (Huffington Post)
  • Before you start trying to bring more happiness into your workplace, make sure you understand the science of being happy. (New York Times)
  • Did you know that rearranging your workspace can totally alter not just your performance, but the mood of the entire office? (Fast Company)
  • Here’s a little brain teaser for you: It turns out that negative thinking at work can actually produce really positive results. (Lifehacker)
  • Using certain words in the office can have a major impact on your mood and your productivity. (Business Insider)
  • There’s a right way and a wrong way to be thankful, and the difference can turn what would be a good experience into a bad one. (Forbes)
  • What can you do if you work somewhere that is so utterly negative that you don’t think you can turn it around? This. (PickTheBrain)
  • There’s a huge difference between positive thinking and positive action—and not understanding the difference could be costing you in a big way. (The Guardian)



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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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