Do you feel like annoying things are always happening to you? It might be your #mindset . When we're negative, we tend to adopt a victim mentality, like the world is out to get us. Every setback is viewed as the end of the world, and every hiccup throws us into a tizzy. If this sounds familiar, take a beat and instead, try practicing #positivity . Shift your perception of how you think about yourself, and change your story from that of a victim to that of a hero. And if you discover that your harshest critic is you, then ease up a bit, acknowledge that no one is perfect, and try a little self-compassion. Another benefit of being an optimist? They tend to adopt a growth mindset or one in which they believe they can—and will—improve, and see every opportunity as a chance to grow and learn. Plus, this attitude helps remind them to be grateful and pay attention to all the good things in their lives, which makes forming grudges nearly impossible. My parting advice on grudges is this: Life doesn’t always turn out the way we want it to. By changing your perspective and being more adaptable, you'll up the odds that the occasional career slight, off-hand remark, or petty annoyance won't plague you. #leadership #communication #connection #softskills *Link to Part 1 in comments …see more