Positive Thinking ...
Thinking and
Talking with a Positive Mindset!
"Most folks are
about as happy as they
make
up their minds to be."
Abraham
Lincoln
Words are a powerful tool that we have at our disposal every
waking moment. We can create a strong mindset by consistently
thinking positive thoughts. Create the habits by replacing words and
thoughts:
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Instead of Using: |
Use: |
| must... | prefer... |
| should... | it is desirable... |
| have to... | choose to... |
| need... | want... |
| can't | choose not to... |
| never... | rarely... |
| all... | many... |
| always... | often... |
| can't stand... | don't like... |
| awful... | highly undesirable... |
| bad person... | bad behavior... |
Think
Positively? WHY?
All of our feelings, beliefs and knowledge emanate from our internal
thoughts. We think on a
conscious and a subconscious level. We ARE in control. Sometimes we just
think we are not!
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We can be positive or negative, enthusiastic or dull,
active or passive. We can
choose to fly high or lay low.
The biggest difference between all people is their attitudes. For some,
all activities and outlooks are enjoyable and exciting. For others, almost everything is a drudgery.
Our attitudes are maintained by the inner
conversations we constantly have with ourselves, both consciously and
subconsciously.
The first step in changing our attitudes is to change our inner
conversations. Think
about the company that you keep Negativity can bring you down. Always
remember that a positive attitude and outlook is infectious.
Never be afraid to share it! A
positive attitude does require strength and should be constant!
Here are some helpful hints to positive thinking:
The Five ‘C’s of a Positive Attitude
Commitment
Make a positive internal commitment to yourself, family, friends, to
constant learning, work, nature, and other worthwhile causes. Praise
yourself and others often. Reward
yourself! Dream of success. Live your dreams. Be
enthusiastic.
Control
Keep your mind focused on important and worthy things. Set goals for the
future. Set goals and priorities for what you think and do. Visualize
actions for practice. Keep
positive images at hand to call on whenever needed.
Develop a strategy for dealing with problems. Learn to relax. Enjoy successes. Be honest with yourself and
with others. Be in the habit
of eating well and keeping a healthy physiology – stand tall, chin up
and smile!
Challenge
Be courageous and strong. Change and improve each day. Do your best at all
times. Always look forward
and don't look back. See learning and change as opportunities. Try new
things. Read! Build your
positive vocabulary. Keep
track of your mental and physical health. Be optimistic.
Constant
Create
a habit of your positive thoughts and outlook!
The positive attitude will become second nature and intuitively be
there for you at all times. Add music to your life.
Again… Be in the
habit of eating well and keeping a healthy physiology – stand tall, chin
up and smile!
Character
Be honest and trustworthy. Have good values. Never compromise your values. Verbalize and share your good values. Be a good friend, wife, husband and family member. Be loyal!
Studies show that people with these characteristics are winners in good times and survivors in hard times.
Suggestions for Building Positive Attitudes
 | At work and in school, look for positive people to associate with. |
| In every meeting, lecture and class, look for one more interesting idea. |
| In every chapter, find one more concept important to you. |
| With every friend, explain a new idea you've just learned. |
| With every teacher, ask a question. |
| Keep a list of your goals, positive thoughts and actions. |
| Remember, you are what you think, you feel what you want. |
| Make good decisions and choices. Always consider your values! |
| Remember the Five ‘C’s of a Positive Attitude |
