Koncept CARMA is not spelled wrong. It’s spelled different because we are different,and it means something.
So what does the C in CARMA mean? It means to “be contagious“. Your attitude and emotions are contagious to the people around you. Whether your mood is good or bad it will have a tendency to rub off on others. Don’t let your negative thoughts jeopardize an opportunity, and do not let someone else’s negative disposition discourage you.
1. Choose to be the positive energy that enters a space.
Have you ever walked into a meeting and the person you are meeting with has an extremely bad attitude from the start? Do you mirror their actions and clam up or do you allow yourself to overcome their attitude?
It’s both hard and intimidating when facing negative people. I challenge you before you interact with others (family, friends, coworkers, clients etc.) tell yourself you are “happy, strong, confident, and nothing can ruin your day”. Even if you come in contact with someone who has an overbearing strong attitude that exudes negativity stay focused on being positive. It’s not the easiest thing to carry out and it’s certainly not impossible either. Being aware of your attitude and others’ puts you ahead. We can’t change other people’s attitudes by telling them to stop. We can influence their moods by staying focused on what is good and our response. If someone is angry, upset, anxious, or uneasy that is even more reason to create a positive contagious environment.
2. Being Positive isn’t always possible.
What do you do when you find yourself unable to be positive? This can happen to the best of us. We all have bad days.
Call or visit someone who you know can help lift your energy levels. Read uplifting and positive quotes. It’s okay to have days where you feel off. Give yourself permission to feel upset or negative and also recognize it will pass and it is temporary. Remember your attitude is contagious so do not put yourself in a situation where you might influence others. Your bad attitude should not become another persons’ problem. If you are meeting someone for the first time and you are stuck in a bad mood they may get a bad first impression. Tell yourself happy thoughts until you finally get that positive energy back. Eventually if you tell yourself how good life is you will start to believe it!
3. Others will gravitate to your energy!
When I am down and need motivation the people I want to surround to myself with are positive high energy people. I do not want to associate with other Debbie Downers. It’s much healthier and refreshing to seek others that I know can lift my spirits. Positive Energy will help others want to engage with you. If you are speaking to a group your audience will feed off your energy, if you are networking you will be less intimidating to new contacts, and if you are in a meeting the other person will develop a better relationships faster and trust you.
Always remember our attitudes are Contagious! I will always choose being around a positive high spirited group over being around negative energy!