There is evidence that supports the theory that individuals and teams possessing high levels of optimism make greater achievements; in goals, sales, money, etc.

When people are in a certain mood – happy or depressed – that mood is often communicated to others. The clinical term is emotional contagion and is essentially “the transmission of moods”. Hence the contagion of optimism transfers to other people. This is an example of how our internal environment guides our external environment.

Probably the greatest epidemic we are facing, and one that is far more real than the swine flu, is pessimism. This can have disastrous consequences on your business outlook, your finances, your friendships, and even your health. So what can you do to stop this epidemic from affecting you? Study and duplicate optimistic people.

Some people always seem to be negative. Some people always seem to get sick or have some new malady. Some people, quite simply, bring you down. Choose your friends wisely. Choose to be around those who can see past the “fear of the moment”.

One motivational speaker, Jim Rohn, says “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Are you hanging out with optimists or pessimists? What kind of emotion is getting spread among your peers and colleagues? Your choices will affect everything from your business life to your health.

Are you optimistic about a healthy future?

Optimism can make a very real difference in your health

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