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Attitude quotes Quote by Susan C. Young

“We are all wired with a natural propensity to learn, grow, and expand. Think of the positive things that make you happy, bring you joy, deepen your understanding, and make you feel wonderful. These things enlarge and grow with positive energy, don’t they? The opposite is true as well; negative…” quote by Susan C. Young
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““We are all wired with a natural propensity to learn, grow, and expand. Think of the positive things that make you happy, bring you joy, deepen your understanding, and make you feel wonderful. These things enlarge and grow with positive energy, don’t they? The opposite is true as well; negative things make us feel stressed, sad, angry, or overwhelmed. They leave us feeling depleted and contracted.””

Susan C. Young

About This Quote

Human beings naturally gravitate toward experiences that uplift and expand them, while negative experiences shrink and drain energy.

In simple terms: Positive experiences expand us; negative shrink us.

Key Takeaway

Seek positivity, limit negativity.

Themes

growth well‑being energy mindset

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • mental health
  • team building
  • stress management
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

psychology emotional regulation positive psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits nurture your positive energy?
  • How do you protect yourself from draining influences?
A Different Perspective

Positive focus can be hard to maintain during chronic stress or trauma.

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