How you can gift sunshine

Gifting Sunshine

Ask what proud moment they recall.

The search itself lifts their mood.

Do not preach the bright side.

Ask the negative coworker the coolest job they ever did.

You can lift a chronic complainer without a lecture.

Do not tell them to cheer up.

That speech only makes them resent you.

Ask a question that sends their mind hunting for something good.

What is the coolest house you have ever worked on?

Who was your best client ever?

When they search they briefly relive that better moment.

Most people feel prouder after the hunt.

Use this with teammates clients and family.

Bring them to a time they did something well.

Then listen.

The question gifts the sunshine.

You only open the door.

Assignment:

Pick one negative person you will see today and ask them a question that makes them hunt for their proudest or coolest work moment.