The Peninsula of Infinite Possibilities

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The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision. - William Arthur Ward

Well, why not?

For a person that chooses to think positively, all roads are open. You think, “Well, why not?” Or, “At least I will give it my best shot.” Most of us, however, brood on what we think we can not do. We see the glass half empty.

Negativity Creeps in

When the day is bright and I’ve just had my tea, great ideas come to me and I think, “Let’s give it a try!”. Later, when the day is winding down and my energy levels are low, I find negativity creeping in. “Why did I start that project?” “What makes me think I am able or worthy?” “Is it really worth the effort?”

How do you Stave off the Negativity?

How often do you find the negativity creeping in? What do you do to stave it off?