Happiness is contagious if you’re 2

daniele vian
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

One valuable thing I learned from parenting my 2 years old daughter is that positive emotions can be contagious.
But you need to be in a state of super high energy.

Not my daughter, but to the point! Photo by Cristian Newman on Unsplash

It’s easy to spread misery, no effort is required.

So if you don’t want to be sucked into the other person’s depression and negativity when you try to cheer her up, be prepared.

To be emotionally strong takes constant practice. It’s an attitude that needs nurturing every day. Stack it up. Make it a habit.

Some people have it natural, came free with their DNA. I don’t. So no matter how hard I try I am always drifting towards pessimism, anger, negativity. It just looks more logical and safe. “I’m a realist”, I say.

But it looks like that happiness, positivity, optimism can be acquired through exercise.

Getting better!

dans

A personal journey.

daniele vian

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I love non obvious questions. Husband and father. Co-founder of 2night. Hit me up if I can help with anything.

dans

dans

A personal journey.

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