Next, look at the upper left quadrant, or LUQ for those of us familiar with examining abdomens, labeled “B.” Write down all the positives, or “upsides,” as they’re called in Polarity Thinking, to focusing on our professional lives. We’ll choose three for this example:

1. Security and confidence we’re making a difference in our patients’ lives
2. Intrinsic satisfaction from the work
3. Our earnings support our families