Positive thinking, as Norman Vincent Peale popularized it, often gets a bad wrap. Naysayers (a.k.a. negative thinkers) dismiss it as blind optimism or wishful thinking.
But, positive thinking was never meant to dismiss real problems or convince yourself you can leap tall buildings in a single bound. It's really a case of deciding whether you'll focus the majority of your time on positive thoughts or negative thoughts.
It's being intentional. Often times, that can make a world of difference.
But, positive thinking was never meant to dismiss real problems or convince yourself you can leap tall buildings in a single bound. It's really a case of deciding whether you'll focus the majority of your time on positive thoughts or negative thoughts.
It's being intentional. Often times, that can make a world of difference.
We can't hold more than one thought at a time. It can either be positive or negative, uplifting or depressing. We all have a choice as to which thoughts we will allow to occupy our minds at any moment.
In the midst of negative circumstances, we can choose worry or we can choose hope. We can wallow in regret, or swim in an ocean of opportunity.
Why not spend the bulk of your time thinking about what works, what you have to be thankful for and what you can do to overcome your next obstacle? Your circumstances won't instantly change, but your response will, and that is likely all you need.
What's your experience? Leave a comment below.
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In the midst of negative circumstances, we can choose worry or we can choose hope. We can wallow in regret, or swim in an ocean of opportunity.
Why not spend the bulk of your time thinking about what works, what you have to be thankful for and what you can do to overcome your next obstacle? Your circumstances won't instantly change, but your response will, and that is likely all you need.
What's your experience? Leave a comment below.
Follow me on Twitter. Check my speaking availability here.
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