The phrase “positive thinking” has become somewhat of a buzzword in a lot of ways in our culture today. So many books and experts suggest “positive thinking” as a solution to low self esteem and confidence issues without ever really exploring what the phrase means. Continue reading
Your mind is an interesting tool and lives in symbiosis with the sensations from your body. It is proven that your emotions can alter your perceptions and actions, but also that your actions can alter your mood.
All the time these two factors affect each other, that is why smiling when sad makes you happier and it is why you laugh when you find something funny. Continue reading
Their works, though published decades apart, all promote positive thinking as a fundamental aspect of personal growth.
It makes sense: optimism keeps you happy, provides the energy to overcome challenges and is attractive to others. This is something countless successful people, from Winston Churchill to Will Smith, have talked about. Continue reading
We all do, and most people suffer unnecessarily because of them.
The good news is that you don’t have to do that. The bad news is that most people will do it anyway, even though the tools are right in front of their eyes. Continue reading
That criticism might arrive in obvious forms: “That’s a stupid idea,” or it might be the less blatant but equally deflating kind: “That’s interesting. Good luck with that.” It’s going to hurt. It might throw you so much that you decide to give up before you even get started. Continue reading
You’re trying to do too much, you’re trying to be too many things, and you’re trying to have more than you need.
Put it all together and you have a sure-fire recipe for overwhelm. Continue reading
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