It is said that Good Company and Good Discourse are the sinews of virtue. When you are surrounded by good people, they will inspire you to be a better person, provide you with motivation to achieve your goals, empower you to make the amendments you need to succeed and they will cherish your success. They are productive and organised people, who stick to their schedules and don’t get distracted from the end goal. They are the people who make you happy, the people who make you laugh, who help you when you’re in need, people who genuinely care for you. They are the ones worth keeping in your life and let everyone else to just pass by.
Good people aren’t saints, or at least they don’t have to be. Moreover “good” does not mean similar because excessive similarity tends to stunt growth. There should be a variety of healthy arguments. One must have curiosity to gain knowledge, and different perspectives can help you with that. People are different. There are things that make you happy that may not make others happy. Your idea of happiness may be different than the next person. The key is to find people who are good for you. So be yourself and give positive vibes and be confident. This will lead you to the people who are right for you. You must practice forgiveness because resentment only breeds bitterness and sadness. So, let go off the negativity. But the biggest challenge to maintain positivity is that we live in a world focused on negativity. The news, social media, and everywhere else is filled with horrible incidents and people complaining. The bitter truth is, you can’t live a positive life by spending too much time with people who drag you down.
You will have to work hard to harness the power of positivity. So, there is a simple solution that surround yourself with positive people. When you will start this habit, you will have some immediate results and some will come further down the road. Many surprising things will happen when you surround yourself with positive people.
Your attitude towards life changes
When you spend time with positive friends, you become energised and upbeat. Your attitude becomes confident and peaceful and you will enjoy these results.
Spending time with negative people will negatively affect your attitude, but spending time with positive people will allow you to get through situations with a smile on your face.
You will accomplish greater results
Good people try their best to instill positivity in each other whenever they are together. They achieve more than they think is possible because they are taught to believe they can. So will you!
More Money will come your way
The practical effect of spending time with good people is that you will earn more money. As mentioned above, being around positive people makes you more positive. According to the Wall Street Journal, positive people do much more than negative people. The difference is 40%, meaning that happy and positive people make 40% more money than negative people. So, stay positive to earn more money.
Consistent Happiness
Happiness is actually an internal attitude and it is very manageable. We go through life and circumstances determine our happiness. The autopilot we live on is usually negative. However, frequent exposure to positivity will shift your default state to the side of happiness. If you make a conscious change to stay around good people, you’ll be happier all the time.
Success Magnet
When you spend time with positive people, you will become more positive. The result is that people will want to spend more time with you. When people see your excitement and enthusiasm about your business or work, they want to be a part of your vision. Your positive attitude will attract success like a magnet!
Generosity
The company of good people will inspire you to be more generous. They will make you optimistic and helping people will become part of your nature. You will want to give and share, this will not be an option rather you will have need to be generous.
Long and Healthy Life
This is a huge one. Your good friends will rub shoulders with you and help you live a long life. According to Dr. David R. Hamilton, studies have shown that positive people live seven or more years than negative people. Positive people have fewer chronic illnesses and are better at fighting disease. Remember, positivity affects how long you live.
Conclusion: When you are around good people, you feel more alive. You will be less stressed and enjoy everything more. You will achieve more. Let’s make a commitment to surround ourselves with good people in our lives.
