Celebrate the Power of Positivity

By Megan DevinePublished On: July 31, 2013Categories: General

At first, I heard it. The footsteps of a co-worker buzzing by me at the pace of an Olympic-style racewalker, steam almost visibly pouring out their ears. Then I made eye contact and saw the frazzled look in their eyes. At that moment, I could relate – I knew a project was not going in their favor. There are the days I wish I had a “do-over” button.

Keeping a positive outlook at work is important, especially during busy times. Research shows that employees with a positive mind-set have improved performance, productivity, creativity and engagement*.

I follow @LIVEpositivity on Twitter and Dailypositivequotes.com on Facebook to give me perspective. Just a few minutes each day reading these tweets and posts can make me laugh and inspire me, as well as remind me that my glass is half full.

As d.trio concludes the July word of the month, “Celebrate,” I challenge you to become a positive influence for yourself and your office. Find simple things to celebrate and bring a little more positivity into your life. And then share your positivity with others. It’s contagious and can influence and change for the better.

Where will you find inspiration to make you smile tomorrow?

*http://hbr.org/2012/01/positive-intelligence/ar/1

-Tina Ilstrup is a senior account executive at d.trio marketing group

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About the Author: Megan Devine

Megan taps into her left-brain logic and right brain creativity—steering the business, bantering with her team, and strategizing on client work. She says it’s her dream job and we believe her. Using her passion and knack for understanding complex connections in business and marketing, she collaborates to create love between brands and customers. She possesses expertise and experience that only comes from persevering in the ever-changing marketing agency world. Megan co-founded d.trio marketing group, now cat&tonic, in January of 2000 and took sole ownership in 2019. Her vision, support, and sheer stubbornness got us through 9/11, the great recession, and a pandemic. She has judged the International ECHO Awards since 2005, has consulted for several organizations, and serves on several boards. Educated at Carleton College, she learned the importance of critical thinking for success. At home she learned the value of a good story.

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