Think You’ve Tried Everything? How About A Positive Attitude?

It’s the lead story on the news morning, noon and night, on the front page of the newspaper almost daily, it’s the headline on your favorite search engine, and is being chatted about over water coolers around the world. I am sure you are familiar with it – I am talking about negative press. “The US economy has fallen off a cliff!” states billionaire Warren Buffet. That can’t be good.

Something tells me words like these don’t do much for the economy, and have a way of elevating the fear amidst the general public, driving any potential homes sales into the ground. I often wonder what it would be like if the media reported positive news, and had to make positive statements about the economy for seven consecutive days. What effect do you think that would have on the attitude of the general public? Even one day of positive news would make a difference.

I have big ideas about the effects of having a positive attitude! Here’s something you can do yourself: If you currently have a home for sale, the next time someone asks you this redundant question, “How are things going?” Instead of your usual, “The market stinks” turn to them and say, “Things are going well, thank you for asking! I have a really good feeling Spring and Summer will bring buyers back to the market. I am really looking forward to receiving several decent offers by mid-Summer.” Whether, or not you actually believe this statement to be 100% true at this very moment in time is beside the point. The more you say it, the easier it will be to say, and the closer you will be to believing it yourself. Say it to the mirror if you have to! Just hearing yourself say it aloud will help your brain produce positive thoughts. If you don’t like this positive statement, come up with one that works for you.

Positive attitudes are contagious, in much the same way negative attitudes are. Real Estate is no exception. The Three Capes Loop area of Oceanside, Netarts & Cape Meares is quaint. Just a few people making positive statements could spread like wildfire! If you haven’t tried positive thinking and/or making positive statements already, it can’t hurt to try. If nothing else, it could put a smile on your face as you say it, make the person you’re saying it to smile, and maybe even make their mouth fall open! I think that would be okay!

Something worth mentioning: Warren Buffet made a positive statement, as well. He said, "Everything will be all right. We have the greatest economic machine that man has ever created." Unfortunately, it was the last sentence in the collection of statements he made. Fortunately, we can recognize it to be “Better late then never!”

I think it is time to take as much as we can into our own hands. Maybe do things a little differently around here! Practice positive thinking. Make positive statements first and a positive attitude shall follow. It may not come easily, you might feel silly doing it at first, and it could require practice, but it can be done. Set your doubt aside and do it! Say something positive now!

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Sincerely,Wendy Stevens