I hope you must have heard this phrase made by the two words, ‘positive’ and ‘thinking’.. yes they make something called “positive thinking”. Being it the major theme of this blog (at least for now), I would like to stress about my stand on positive thinking. As it is apprehensible, concepts can carry different meaning according to beliefs and attitudes. My understanding of positive thinking is shared to those who refers to belief in possibility for something to happen. Putting it more personal, positive thinking is believing in oneself that “you can” achieve any noteworthy goal your are focusing to. Under this consideration, obstacles are regarded as common problems which may not necessarily impede success of what you are trying to do, but rather issues that need to be taken care of along the process.
Others have gone further to fragment belief into three levels: thoughts, words and actions. Success is then determined by the way someone connects the three levels of belief – limiting yourself in believing through the mind without demonstrating your beliefs puts you in a very low possibility to prosper in whatever your are trying achieve. In one way or another we have fall victim of failing to use all the three levels of belief… we have come across a number students who believe that they are very brave and thus can pass an exam, ending up taking less efforts in studying and likely finding themselves failing (I would also like to believe this has also happened to ourselves).
On contrary, utilizing all the three levels, that is acting and saying according to your beliefs (thoughts) ensures success. The secret behind being the absence of contradictions between your thoughts, words and actions.
Remez Sasson’s declares that “positive thinking brings inner peace, success, improved relationships, better health, happiness and satisfaction. It also helps the daily affairs of life move more smoothly, and makes life look bright and promising”.
Having read all this, the most important question you now have is how to develop what is called positive thinking? In a way, this blog is meant for that and please don’t take me wrong.. I am not going to lecture about that… by the way I am also learning.. so what I may ask is both of us to contribute in efforts to develop positive thinking. Its better we learn this through reflecting our daily life experiences rather than lecturing what is in books.. Hope we are together on this…
For the start we will borrow Sasson’s actions and tips in developing the power positive thinking. Find the list below … (please note that the list below may not work in all circumstances, thus, its worth trying working on those which seem to suit you best )
- Always use only positive words while thinking and while talking. Use words such as, ‘I can’, ‘I am able’, ‘it is possible’, ‘it can be done’, etc.
- Allow into your awareness only feelings of happiness, strength and success.
- Try to disregard and ignore negative thoughts. Refuse to think such thoughts, and substitute them with constructive happy thoughts.
- In your conversation use words that evoke feelings and mental images of strength, happiness and success.
- Before starting with any plan or action, visualize clearly in your mind its successful outcome. If you visualize with concentration and faith, you will be amazed at the results.
- Read at least one page of inspiring book every day.
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- Watch movies that make you feel happy.
- Minimize the time you listen to the news and read the papers.
- Associate yourself with people who think positively.
- Always sit and walk with your back straight. This will strengthen your confidence and inner strength.
- Walk, swim or engage in some other physical activity. This helps to develop a more positive attitude.
As you can see from the list above, attaining positive thinking results, it requires more than repeating positive words or telling yourself that everything is going to be all right. Some effort and inner work are necessary.
More information on more advanced tools and techniques on positive thinking development can be found in books and online resources.
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