The
Power of Positive Thinking: How Thoughts Can Change Your Life
By:
Brian Tracy
I think you’ll agree with me when I say:
The power of positive thinking is
remarkable.
In fact, the idea that your mind can
change your world almost seems too good to be true.
I can assure you, however, that I have
experienced AND witnessed the good that focusing on the positive can bring.
But before I get into that, let me ask
you a question.
Can you guess what the most successful
and happy people think about all day long?
The answer is quite simple…
Healthy, happy people think about what
they want, and how to get it, most of the time. In this way developing a
positive attitude can truly change your entire life.
When you think and talk about what you
want and how to get it, you feel happier and in greater control of your life.
When you think about something that makes you happy, your brain actually
releases endorphins, which give you a generalized feeling of well-being.
As a result, you develop a positive
attitude.
How
to Think Positive
Based on many psychological tests, happy
people seem to have a special quality that enables them to live a better life
than the average.
Can you guess what it is?
It’s the quality of optimism!
The best news about optimism is that it
is a learnable quality. That means you can learn how to think positive by
taking adopting an optimistic mindset.
By the law of cause and effect, if you
do and say what other healthy, happy people with positive attitudes do and say,
you will soon feel the same way, get the same results, and enjoy the same
experiences that they do.
Happy
People Find Good in The World
Optimists seem to have different ways of
dealing with the world that set them apart from the average.
First, they keep their minds on what
they want, and keep looking for ways to get it.
They are clear about goals and they are confident that they will
accomplish them, sooner or later.
Second, optimists look for the good in
every problem or difficulty. When things
go wrong, as they often do, they say, “That’s good!” And then set about finding something positive
about the situation.
What we know is that, if you are looking
for something good or beneficial in a person or situation, you will always find
it. And while you are looking, you will
be a more positive and cheerful person.
The
Power of Positive Thinking
Optimists seek the valuable lesson in
every setback or reversal. Rather than
getting upset and blaming someone else for what has happened, they take control
over their emotions by saying, “What can I learn from this experience?”
Resolve today to learn how to develop
positive thinking and a positive attitude toward yourself, the people around
you and your life.
How
Do You Train Your Mind to Think Positive?
Training your mind to think positive can
be achieved by leveraging a simple concept. Your mind has enough bandwidth to
only focus on one thought at a time. All you have to do is keep it focused on
uplifting thoughts until you form the same types of neural pathways that are
created when you establish a new habit.
When a negative event occurs, remember
that it’s your response that truly determines the outcome. Always look for the
positive response or optimistic lesson when such events take place.
Positive affirmations are positive
phrases that can be repeated over and over to teach you how to get rid of
negative thoughts and encourage a positive attitude.
I also find motivation from
inspirational quotes and messages to be very useful when trying to induce
positive thoughts.
Decide
to Be Happy
Resolve from now to see your glass of
life as half full rather than half empty. Happy people give thanks for the many
blessings in life rather than worrying or complaining about the things they do
not have.
Assume the best of intentions on the
part of everyone around you. Most people
are pretty decent, honest and are trying to do the very best they know how
to. When you look for something good in
their words and actions, you will almost always find something.
Finally, resolve to be cheerful, no
matter what happens.
Looking on the bright side is most
important when things go wrong.
Your
Positive Attitude in Action
It is easy to be cheerful when
everything is going according to plan. But
it is when you encounter unexpected setbacks and difficulties that you demonstrate
to yourself, and the world around you, what kind of an attitude you really
have.
Make sure that it is a positive one!
How
Positive Thinking Can Help You
Developing a positive attitude can help
you in more ways than you might realize. When you think positive thoughts, you
don’t allow your mind (conscious or subconscious) to entertain any negative
thoughts or doubts.
After you learn how to think positive,
you will notice amazing changes all around you. Your brain will actually begin
to operate in a state of free-flowing feel-good hormones called endorphins,
which will make you feel lighter and happier. You’ll also notice a major boost
in confidence and will feel more capable of taking on new assignments and
challenges that might have previously been outside your comfort zone.
By reducing your self-limiting beliefs,
you will effectively release your brakes and experience growth like you never
imagined. Essentially, you can change your entire life simply by harnessing the
power of positive thinking.
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