you’re free to train yourself to be happier with the 3-to-1 Ratio for positivity.
It sounds hokey, but research supports that being in apositive frame of mind producesbetter work.
Of course, this isnt true for everyone.
But lets not toss negativity completely out the window.
It sounds odd, but research also shows thata healthy dose of pessimism can be motivating for some people.
The point is, theres something useful about both negative and positive emotions.
You just have to know how they affect different aspects of your productivity and well-being.
While the model was withdrawn, Fredricksons research still points to a link between optimism and productivity.
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