Positive Thinking
Positive thinking can create a life-changing effect, still many assume that positive thinking misleads the mind to make-believe idealistic situation which does not happen in reality. It is also alleged that positive thinking is temporary and that the truth is that life is a constant battle against hardships and a struggle for survival. But these are only statements made by those who have not practiced the art of positive thinking well.
Positive thinking is not a process that makes all your dreams and wishes come true. Positive thinking is not magic that grants your every desire. Rather, it is a mental attitude that trains the mind to choose to think constructively and affirmatively. Furthermore, it works best when coupled with action to your thoughts. You choose to think positively on the things that are happening at the moment and also on the situation in the future in which you are actually and realistically capable of changing or manifesting. So, only when you are positive that you can free yourself from financial debt, it is possible for you to act on it. Thinking that you can overcome your financial crisis is the manifestation of being a positive thinker. But you have to be responsible in making it come true.
We cannot stop negative thoughts from entering our minds. But we can choose to turn them into positive thoughts in our subconscious mind. We call this method positive affirmation. It is an inner connection with your subconscious through positive self-talks and visualization. Our positive thoughts may not make things favorable for us in an instant. Yet, it gradually changes the way we perceive things, our outlook in life, and the way we interact with other people. The basic principle of positive thinking is simple: it is looking at the brighter side of a negative situation or event.
In this article set, you will learn the fundamentals of positive thinking and how you can use it to change your life for the better. Every article in this set will help you go through various phases in your life accordingly so that you can achieve your goals and develop more meaningful relationships with others.
According to the book entitled “The Secret”, we become what we think of and how we respond to these situations. Our own thoughts are manifested by our actions. Our mind plays a crucial role in the way we handle events and situations. You may have experienced feeling low and distressed or weary at the end of the day. If you set your mind too much on the negative, your emotions will correspond to your mind, and will be apparent in your actions. They say that we can choose to be happy or sad, calm or angry, or however we want…
Positive minds are powerful minds. We can do and achieve almost anything with a mind that has the willingness and determination to do it. Although not everyone gets to realize this fact of life, it is probably a good try to allow paradigm shift in our method of thinking. You may not have realized it, but the misfortunes and tragedies in life that you are experiencing may be brought about by your own actions and thinking. We tend to blame others for our own failures and adversities. We think that they contributed to our downfalls. Next time anything goes wrong…
Our individual personality makes up the very essence of our totality as a human being. We are judged on our personality through our character. So, it is either we have a good or bad personality depending on how others perceive it. What contributes to a good and pleasing personality? How can we project our personality in such a way that will attract people? It is a given fact that we all have unique individual personalities. We can never be someone else we are not, no matter how hard we try to imitate each other. But we can choose to have…
When you wonder why things are not happening in your favor, remember that “It’s all in your mind.” This cliché may have been overly used but it has some truth in it. We may not completely understand it but scientifically, there is an explanation to it. Let us try to decipher and comprehend this concept. The human brain is a powerful tool that controls and manipulates our thinking. The mind is capable of admitting all kinds of thoughts, both positive and negative, and can even picture out images. But we have control over our own thinking and we are constantly…
According to Mahatma Gandhi, "What we become is a product of our own thoughts". The human mind is so powerful that it shapes the very essence of our lives. The thoughts that we allow to dominate in our own minds will influence on what we ultimately become in our life. We may say there have been many other factors such as people around us or the situation itself that have influenced our personality, nevertheless the final outcome is dominantly based on what we actually think. We are bound to entertain two basic types of thoughts – Positive and negative thoughts…
Our life is often tested by adversities, trials, challenges, and failures. Every individual go through ups and downs in the course of his lifespan. When you battle courageously, you succeed in your endeavors. But when you quit and back out, nothing awaits you but misfortune. No problem exists without a solution and giving up without trying hard is considered as being pessimistic. How can you make things work if you never gave it a try? If failure is what you think you will be, failure is what you will get. Always remember that you have an option become successful in…
Our mind is where our thoughts are contained, filled with memories, experiences, images, desires, and plans. The moment we wake up in the morning, our mind functions by prompting us on what to do and what will happen for the day. Are you the type who decides first thing in the morning how you want your day to be? Do you condition yourself and set the mood you want to have for the day? Do you make it a habit to decide how you want your day to end? Or do you just leave it all up to fate or…
Have you experienced being misjudged by other people? Have you ever thought about how others should see and know you? The way we see and interpret others can affect the way we understand their personality. We often get assumptions of our character from those we do not know, but on certain instances, even from those we already know. If you are keeping a reputation just like high profile leaders do, you must have cared about it a lot. But even if you are just an ordinary person or a typical employee in your company, it is important to project a…
The word ‘esteem’ is defined as “appreciating the value of”. The term self-esteem means giving high regard for oneself and treating the self more importantly than anyone else regardless of cultural or personal differences. Self-esteem is synonymous to self-respect. Self-esteem is about believing that you are a valuable and worthy person not just to yourself but to other people as well. It is one important attribute that every one of us should cultivate. Our personal value is a crucial foundation of personal success. It always starts out with loving yourself and nurturing what you are capable of. Before you can…
How well do you know yourself? Can you aptly describe yourself to others? At some point, you may have experienced getting confused with your own personality. We possess certain traits that we think do not perfectly describe who we really are. It is important that we regularly monitor our personal traits and behaviors and make a personal evaluation of our own selves. “Self-Monitoring” is a process that allows us to examine and keep track of our own characters so that we will be seen by other people as pleasing in personality. With self-monitoring, you watch out on your own behavior…
Our mind is driven by a constant flow of thoughts that direct or control the way we perceive the world; it affects our actions, and even impacts our emotions. Our thoughts are so diverse and can be so random that we are greatly affected with it. The mind is capable of making you a success or turning your life upside down. Thoughts can either be positive or negative and regardless of the kind of perception we choose to have, these thoughts are one of the crucial factors in the changes occurring in our lives. Positive thinking is very beneficial for…
We have always wanted to live a life of goodness and satisfaction. But the problem is that there are so many factors in this world that can get in the way of our ideal kind of life. However, with a positive mind, the perception we create about life will influence the final outcome. On the aspect of personality development, positive thinking creates huge impact on us. In building an admirable character, it is guaranteed to help you improve your individuality. As the cliché goes, we are only humans and are prone to every possible flaw and mistake there is in…
Work is one of the prime contributors of stress. We are also likely to get affected by people we interact with at work, the workload assigned to us by our superiors, the deadlines we are bound to meet, and many other factors. In most cases, the kind of stress we are getting from work is not healthy. It clouds our mind and diminishes our performance to great extent. However, with a positive mind, we can take control of our ability to handle stress and optimize our performance. Positive thinking implies good and healthy mental attitude. An individual’s mental attitude towards work…
Choosing to become an optimistic person with positive thoughts and attitude is a healthy choice to make in one’s life. Positivity in our mental and emotional aspects is a habit that we can gradually master with constant practice. You might be living a life filled with negative vibes which could in turn ruin your life. Your thoughts alone can make a misery out of your life. You may have noticed that it is easy to think of negative thoughts and consequences once you encounter hardships and problems. Changing your perceptions and outlook into something positive will transform your individuality. It…
