Comments on: Putting Positive Thinking to Work http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/putting-positive-thinking-to-work/ life design matters | Journal & Club Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:31:51 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Hannah http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/putting-positive-thinking-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1995 Hannah Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:52:49 +0000 http://www.whakate.com/?p=118#comment-1995 I also truly believe that happiness and positive thinking can bring you a healthier life. I appreciate the insights given on how to change your way of thinking. I read another article on the topic from Med Yones, a happiness advisor, in which the psychology of happiness is covered. The article deals with the influence pessimistic and optimistic thinking patterns have on your happiness. See the article at http://www.lifehappiness.org/psychologyofhappiness/index.htm I also truly believe that happiness and positive thinking can bring you a healthier life. I appreciate the insights given on how to change your way of thinking. I read another article on the topic from Med Yones, a happiness advisor, in which the psychology of happiness is covered. The article deals with the influence pessimistic and optimistic thinking patterns have on your happiness. See the article at http://www.lifehappiness.org/psychologyofhappiness/index.htm

]]> By: Mike_Spradley http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/putting-positive-thinking-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1257 Mike_Spradley Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:46:59 +0000 http://www.whakate.com/?p=118#comment-1257 It's nice to find a site where people are so positive about life. This is what I have been looking for, I need to stop being so negative. So if you guys and gals can help I would love to be part of this site.. It’s nice to find a site where people are so positive about life. This is what I have been looking for, I need to stop being so negative. So if you guys and gals can help I would love to be part of this site..

]]> By: melody Johnson http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/putting-positive-thinking-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1194 melody Johnson Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:54:33 +0000 http://www.whakate.com/?p=118#comment-1194 Stay Positive it create good energy and great experiences Stay Positive it create good energy and great experiences

]]> By: lenelw http://www.whakate.com/lead-articles/putting-positive-thinking-to-work/comment-page-1/#comment-719 lenelw Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:51:16 +0000 http://www.whakate.com/?p=118#comment-719 I used a practice I learned from Jack Canfield's "Success Principles" that was remarkably effective for me. It virtually eliminated the internal critical self-talk, and generally increased my overall happiness and confidence. It seems a bit strange and uncomfortable, but it works if you do it every day until you really see the effect (then continue it as often as possible). In my case, the negative self-talk stopped after doing it for about 6-8 weeks. If you are emotionally healthier than I was, it may be quicker for you (and it may take longer, of course). Before going to bed, put yourself in front of a mirror where you have privacy (such as in a bathroom). It's best if you can also speak out loud without anyone hearing you, although I had success in whispering. Look at yourself in the mirror and proceed to express appreciation and pride and gratitude to yourself (address yourself by name!) for all the positive things you accomplished that day. Include both little and big things--self-discipline you exercised, unselfish sacrifices you made, kindnesses you showed, important work you got done, thoughts you controlled, etc., etc. Obviously, everything you say must be true. Say, "I appreciate how you...." "I am proud of you for doing..." "You really did a wonderful job in ..." etc. At the end, say, "I love you, ______" addressing yourself by name. Yup, sounds hokey and ridiculous. But if you stop and think about why this would work, the principles in play here, I think you will see it's worth a try. As I said, it had a transformative effect in my life!! I used a practice I learned from Jack Canfield’s “Success Principles” that was remarkably effective for me. It virtually eliminated the internal critical self-talk, and generally increased my overall happiness and confidence. It seems a bit strange and uncomfortable, but it works if you do it every day until you really see the effect (then continue it as often as possible). In my case, the negative self-talk stopped after doing it for about 6-8 weeks. If you are emotionally healthier than I was, it may be quicker for you (and it may take longer, of course).

Before going to bed, put yourself in front of a mirror where you have privacy (such as in a bathroom). It’s best if you can also speak out loud without anyone hearing you, although I had success in whispering. Look at yourself in the mirror and proceed to express appreciation and pride and gratitude to yourself (address yourself by name!) for all the positive things you accomplished that day. Include both little and big things–self-discipline you exercised, unselfish sacrifices you made, kindnesses you showed, important work you got done, thoughts you controlled, etc., etc. Obviously, everything you say must be true. Say, “I appreciate how you….” “I am proud of you for doing…” “You really did a wonderful job in …” etc. At the end, say, “I love you, ______” addressing yourself by name.

Yup, sounds hokey and ridiculous. But if you stop and think about why this would work, the principles in play here, I think you will see it’s worth a try. As I said, it had a transformative effect in my life!!

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