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The Power of Positivity:

Dean Benson
6 min readMay 21, 2024

How Your Happiness Can Drive Your Negative Friends Totally Crazy

Look, life can be pretty tough, and staying upbeat and positive isn’t always easy, but those who manage to keep a sunny outlook often find their lives transformed in some pretty amazing ways. Not only does positivity make your own life better, but it can also drive the more negative folks around you absolutely nuts and make them either criticize you or just leave your circle. Let’s explore why your happiness can have such an effect on both your life and the people you are around every day.

That “Sunshine” Lifestyle

When you choose to stay mostly positive, it’s like carrying around a little bit of hope and a ray of sunshine everywhere you go. This metaphorical sunshine doesn’t just brighten your day; it has a way of making others feel good too. Positivity is infectious. When you’re happy, it can lift the mood of everyone around you, spreading a sense of hope and optimism. It can also have the opposite effect on people, but let’s look at the bright side first!

Benefits of a Positive Outlook

1. Better Mental Health

Keeping a positive outlook can really help reduce stress levels, anxiety, and even depression. By focusing…

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Dean Benson

Long time married, 2 daughters, (I don't scare easily) On Air Personality for SKY7music.com Middays the "Only Classic Rock Channel" as "The Dean of Rock & Roll"