Positive Thinking Articles

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of your dreams? To wake up every morning feeling excited, inspired and passionate about your life? If you want to be more engaged in your own life you need to find the courage to pursue your secret hopes and ambitions. Perhaps you want to run a marathon, write a book, give a speech or start your own business. What’s stopping you? What’s getting in your way? Chances are your number one obstacle is you…your sho

"The Power of Words" was the theme of one of my speaking engagements that I had scheduled in Atlanta. Little did I know that I would personally go through a challenge, that had me live what it is that I teach.nnI had an engagement that I was hoping to get confirmed. I left several messages and didn't hear anything back. My first thought was, "Oh no! A speaking opportunity has been lost." In talking it over with my publicist, I decided to go that evening to the address I had,

The body has its language, so do the heart and the mind, but few people have the art and science of reading, listening to and understanding these languages. Being too busy in focusing on the external world, we have no time to look into ourselves. It is also a fact that we are afraid to listen to and understand the inner language because we are bound to come across much madness. However, beyond all this there is something immensely beautiful and vast. But before we can attain

Our ability to “Bounce Back” and move forward is an attribute which provides confidence and security to face life’s most challenging situations. The analogy of a bouncing ball rebounding in spite of adversity is a powerful metaphor as is the resiliency of a sponge. While the physical characteristics of a bouncing ball and a sponge are very different, there are noteworthy similarities. nnA sponge after being twisted and tortured returns to its original state. While there

Did you ever think that you are not playing the role which you should play in your life?nnDon’t you think that you are born to play a leading role, a much bigger role in the real drama of your life? What is holding you back then? Your own short sightedness! nnIn order to play a bigger role in life you need to visualize a bigger picture of yourself. Once you have that picture before you, it will be much easier for you to paint that picture into reality.nnEvery morning, I loo

nWhat do you think about yourself? nnAre you an average person with average education, average skills, average job, average income, average dreams, average goals, average outlook of life, average thinking, average living standard, average .....? nnBeing an average person is no sin but it’s a tragedy that most average persons remain average throughout their lives. Why? Because they think, feel and act as an average person. They have no big dreams, no extraordinary effort to

Just Do It!nIt is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.nSenecannEveryone admires those who can just do it. That’s why the Nike ads were so successful--they resonated with people. We want to do it, but we feel impotent. We often make it so difficult for ourselves. We procrastinate. We’re scared. We blame it on perfectionism. We blame our circumstances on the weather, our parents, spouses and kids. We say

Positive ThoughtsnnA lot has been written about the effects of our thinking on our life. By now many people know that in some way or another their thinking affects their life. nnWe hear things like: “Think positive, there are two sides to the coin, the glass is either half empty or half full”. Does this sound familiar? And yet, how many people, including yourself, have you encountered who you would truly classify as positive thinkers? Probably not many, right?nnAs soon as

The most important thing in life is not the daily ups and downs we experience, but rather our reaction to those events. Our capacity to Bounce back from challenging situations determines our direction and destiny. nnTo be “Bounced” can also have another meaning. The term is also used to signify rejection or failure. At first glance, it appears the meanings of the word Bounce are incongruent. When we take a closer look we actually see they are very much in harmony.nnThose

POSITIVE THINKING – THE FAST ROAD TO SUCCESSnnNow here is something for you to consider; Our thoughts literally make our life. That is a fact. If we constantly think in terms of fear, problems, and disharmony, then that is what we will finish up with – we will be condemned to a life of mediocrity, envy and failure. If, however, we think only positive thoughts of courage, happiness and success, then we will not only just get that, but we will be blessed with the ability to

One of the keys to success is to maintain a positive mental attitude. Napoleon Hill in his book “Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude” discusses the benefits of a positive mental attitude. nnYou will attract other people who can help you on your quest. You will be able to use your time more productively – minor problems and upsets won’t get in your way and major problems will be solved more quickly and with less effort. Most importantly a positive, can do attitu

The treasures inside are infinitely greater than the scraps of the material worldnEckhart TollennBefore I sat down to write this, I was on the sofa with my eyes shut. As I lay there, relaxing and enjoying what I can only describe as a magnificent moment, I thought of a way to make it better.nnLaughing, I called to my partner and asked if she could help me. When she came in, I told her about my moment and my idea to make it better.nnIt was simple - all I wanted to do was share

It is always a pleasure to go out to a nice restaurant with friends and enjoy a good meal.nWe arrive at the restaurant where the Maitre d' greets us with a friendly welcome and shows us to a table. We have the best view in the house overlooking a wonderful garden filled with exotic plants nand flowers. nnWe then receive the menu filled with delectable mouth watering dishes. Such an array of food to chose from. We make our choices and indulge in meaningful talk whist we wait f

Life is like a game and each morning we cast the die. Sometimes we hit double sixes; other days, it is snake eyes. What is important is not what luck throws our way, rather our reaction, response and reflection.nnLet’s suppose in a moment of distraction, someone rear-ends our car while we are waiting for traffic to move. Undoubtedly, it’s an unfortunate and bothersome situation. It may unleash a series of troublesome events which influence the rhythm and timing of our day

What are you committed to?nnAs you attempt to answer this question you may encounter some internal conflict or confusion. It’s the difference between what your head “thinks” and what your heart “knows” that causes this confusion.nnThis happens because your brain wants you to think you are committed to things of a higher ideal; things that support and enhance your growth but which, frankly, often merely massage your ego. Your mind thinks these things make you look go

My job means that I spend much of my life working with people who want to change something about their reality.nPeople who would like to be fitter, healthier, leaner, lighter, happier, wealthier, less stressed, more fulfilled.... people who want to create some kind of positive change.nnI always ask them some questions:nn1. Have you tried to change before?n2. What happened last time?n3. What do you really want (and why)?n4. What are you prepared to do to create that change?n5.

Have you ever had something taken away from you only to realize how much you appreciated it after it was gone?n nI ask this question every time I start one of my speeches and seminars on appreciation. As I pause and wait for people to respond, many hands go up. n nMost of us have taken someone or something for granted. We only truly realized how much that person or situation meant to us after the fact. n nFor example, at the age of 23 my professional baseball career ended abr

BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success Article By Michele Blood Hello my friend, Over the last few years, there has been an explosion of Revolutionary Neuroscience Research discoveries that at last are proving scientifically what us metaphysicians (positive thinking teachers) have been teaching for ...BRAIN POWER Our Genie…

Intuition is part of consciousness ; however, it is not pure consciousness. Developing our intuition is vitally important if we wish to be free and KNOW that we KNOW. Logic has nothing to do with intuition, nor does so-called common sense . As we melt away the ice of duality, we can then tap deeply into the Power of o…

Please NEVER underestimate the power of the spoken word. This may sound familiar. \"In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with God. The WORD was God. And all things were made by the WORD. Without the WORD was not anything made that was made.\" Here, the good book clearly teaches us that the physical universe…

We have a powerful message for you this week on Goal setting that, when used, will powerfully help you realize your dreams. All it takes is focus, attention, and six simple steps. Over the years, I have written about many different topics to help you be happier and to keep you in a high, positive vibration. We have co…

Quite a number of years ago, I stumbled across a phrase in a magazine that really piqued my interest. The phrase simply said "never complain, never explain.” From the moment I read it, those four words really hit home with me. To my way of thinking, they summed up the philosophy of all winners. A winner should never waste his or her valuable time complaining or making excuses. nnI decided to tape a piece of paper containing this phrase to a wall in my office along with an a

Understanding your thought patterns and how the brain works provides a frame of reference for creating a healthy attitude, improving your self-esteem and boosting your confidence. Brain Pathways The brain is made up of cells called neurons. These cells have nerve endings called synapses and dendrites. Nerve endings release chemical and electrical stimuli to communicate with each other. This communication forms neuro-pathways in the brain and is the basis for how the brain works. When you initially learn something the brain pathway or connection is weak.

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our Attitudes. - Charles W. Swindoll • Do you struggle with feeling good about yourself? • Do you spend time and energy regretting the past and worrying about the future? • Do you believe you can never really be happy and successful?

I'll bet there are times when you feel the urgent need to do something creative. We all have them. But do you ignore those feelings because you don’t have time to do something for yourself or all those everyday tasks on your to-do list are nagging you to get them done? It is never a good idea to keep pushing aside those urges. They are happening for a reason. It’s your Self trying to communicate with you, telling you there’s something that needs to come out through a creative outlet.

The Law of Attraction is simply this: the more intense your feelings around something, the sooner it will come to you. That is why it is more important to talk and think about what it is that we want in our lives as opposed to what it is that we don’t. - Katherine Woodward Thomas What is The Law of Attraction?

(Excerpt from our Free Ebook How to Build Self-Esteem) A negative Attitude and low self-esteem go hand in hand. Your self-esteem is a direct reflection of what you think and how you feel about yourself . When you are plagued with negative thoughts about yourself, and desire a positive Attitude you are ready to boost low self-esteem. There are many, many indicators that a person has low self-esteem. Consider the following list: People with low self-esteem: • Consider themselves lost and unworthy of being cared for.

We all know the differences between men and women are like night and day and when it comes to relationships, it’s more of the same. So what’s the main difference between men and women when it comes to deciding to stay in a bad relationship or walk away? I believe that one reason women tend to stay longer than they should is based on a big disconnect between who they really are and what they’ve been brainwashed into expecting.

If you are plagued by negative thoughts and a “bad” Attitude it’s time to take a look at your early programming and decide whether you want to exercise the power of choice and break free. Most people don’t feel good about themselves based on their early programming – the thoughts they believe about themselves. The power of this programming is clearly demonstrated when we look at how one of the most intelligent animals in the animal kingdom is trained. Elephants in captivity are trained at an early age, not to roam.

Your dreams can become a reality by using these tips for setting goals, as you improve your self-esteem and nourish a positive attitude. Do you have a dream or a vision for your life? Have you identified the thoughts and feelings that will allow your dream to come to form? Not having a vision, dream, or goal for yourself is like being on a boat with no destination in mind, drifting aimlessly wherever the wind and currents take you. Often people with a negative attitude and low self-esteem feel they have no impact on their destiny.

Chakra Healing Meditation has been practised throughout the ages by yogis and meditation masters who recognised the peace, serenity and considerable health benefits of tuning and balancing the 7 energy centres within the body.

Today – more than ever in recent history – mothers are choosing to stay home with their kids rather than pursuing a career after childbirth. It just makes sense; employment prospects are few and the cost of childcare is prohibitive. But before you decide to become a stay-at-home mom and give up your job, consider these factors. What’s Going to Happen in the Future?

- Are you aware of the thoughts that pass through your mind? - Do you remember what you thought a few minutes ago? - Do you know how many thoughts pass through your mind in 24 hours? - Do all your thoughts originate in your mind? Are they your own thoughts or other people’s thoughts that you think are your own thoughts? Thinking is very useful in every area of life, but people go too far with it. It has turned into some sort of slavery. Instead of thinking on what you want, when you want, you think all the time, every hour of the day.

Vision boards are powerful tools that like goal setting worksheets, help in setting personal-goals and making your dreams a reality. It is a creative picture collage of what you desire. They are fun to create and very powerful to use. They effectively take what you imagine in your mind and heart, and create pictures that you can see, giving clarity and focus to your goals. They are typically made with poster board on which you paste or tape images from magazines, calendars, photos and greeting cards.

Your Attitude is the chief factor in determining how well you will succeed when facing a challenge, block or obstacle. By changing your attitude, creating a Winner’s Attitude, obstacles on your path will be transformed. But don’t wait until you are in the midst of a challenge to create a new habit of thought, a winner’s brain pathway. Begin now, so when you are stopped in your tracks by a challenge you will have ready access to a Winner’s Attitude. Let’s start out by identifying thoughts that reflect a Winner’s Attitude.

There seems to be so much in life that we don’t have control over even in the midst of the best made plans. Given this uncertainty the opportunities for frustration, disappointment and distress abound. But what is important to remember is that even in the midst of uncertainty and plans gone awry you can be the master of your attitude.

A Pleasure List is a powerful resource that allows you to change your Attitude from misery, anger and displeasure to happiness in the amount of time it takes to have a new thought. A Pleasure List is a simple list of the people, places, things and activities that when you think about them or do them your Attitude changes, your mood is transformed and happiness is yours. Some of the items on my Pleasure List are: · The sound of my grandchildren’s voices · A walk on the beach · A bubble bath · Sunset over the water · A walk in

One of the most powerful tools we can use to change our beliefs and our behaviors is the tool known as affirmations. Affirmations are simple, short, strong messages that we send to ourselves, by repeating them out loud or silently. Affirmations can also be written. There’s a good reason why we should master the use of affirmations. If you don’t learn how to choose and use positive affirmations, you will be a victim of the negative affirmations you are already repeating to

Your Attitude about yourself impacts every area of your life. Have you ever noticed that when you have low self-esteem and lack self-confidence that you feel victimized by challenges, are fearful to take risks to make changes in your life and are obsessed with thoughts that reinforce your lack of self worth? An antidote to low self-esteem is an empowering Self-Esteem Exercise that assures you an Attitude Boost when you articulate and practice Your Ideal Self Visualization.

When you repeat an affirmation, with which you are not in agreement, there is often a greater or smaller subconscious resistance, which defeats the affirmation. In cases of low self-esteem, difficult situations, failure or depression, your mind is often focused on your current situation, and you most probably find it difficult, or almost impossible to think of a different, positive situation. In such cases, which are quite common, while repeating a positive affirmation you repeat the words, but your mind is aware of your current negative situation.

Humans are decision making animals. From the moment you wake up until the moment you fall asleep you make choices. What to wear, what to eat, to floss or not you are making decisions, consciously and unconsciously, all the time. However, people suffering with negative thoughts, feelings of low self worth and a negative Attitude believe they have no choice in how they ultimately feel about themselves. This is just not so! How you feel about yourself is a direct reflection of what you choose to think and the actions you take throughout each day.

A positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...

Positive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...

I am going to ask you something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you judge them as positive, or negative? Now let's say you are walking down the street with these thoughts. Do you think anyone who would meet you would be able to tell you what’s on your mind? The response to number one is up to you. But, the response to number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able

People’s behavior and judgment is based on their perception, they don’t see reality it self. They interpret what they see and call it reality. ~ Rahim PoonjaninnRead this Article to understand:nn- The process of perception n- Internal and external factors, which influence the process of perceptual selection;n- Distinguishing between perception and reality in determining behavior;n- Explain how two people can see the same thing and interpret it differently.n- Identify prob

In a world where stress, strain, rush and restlessness abound, peace of mind is of paramount importance. It is a treasure that everyone desires, but only very few know how to gain it, and even fewer really do something to get it. With all the advancement of science, no remedy has yet been ...

Hale Dwoskin, Featured Teacher in "The Secret" and author of the New York Times best seller "The Sedona Method," reveals how people can avoid ever letting another negative person bring them down in their job, relationships or any aspect of life.nnAn excellent New Year's resolution people can make this year -- one that will serve them well emotionally for their entire life -- is to not let others bring them down.nnThe negative person type is often characterized as those who co