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There is a perhaps overly-simple definition that describes the primary difference between negative and positive feelings. It states that negative feelings yield negative results and positive feelings yield positive results. If this is true, and it does appear to be so, then positive thinking should yield positive results and negative thinking the converse. Thus, the value of positive thinking becomes apparent.

Negative thinking throws up barriers between you and others; stops you from trying new things, blocks your success in business and personal relationships and, perhaps most important, makes you unpleasant to be around. It also makes you look at things from a pessimistic perspective. These thoughts come from fear, uneasiness, apathy, and self talk filled with negative expressions like I can’t, I won’t, I shouldn’t, Why should I care, I’m a loser, I look terrible and many more. The cure comes from positive thinking but it doesn’t always come easily after years and years of negative thinking habits. The easiest thing would be to never start thinking negatively in the first place. However, if that were the case, you’d never be reading this article.

Positive thinking opens the doors which are closed to negative thinkers. It gives you the confidence to try new things, take advantage of business opportunities, make personal relationships more rewarding and makes you a nicer person to be around. You tend to look at things from an optimistic point of view and are characterized by self talk with words like I can, I will, I should, I care, I’m a winner, I look good today and others. People with this frame of mind constantly think about the possibilities of growth, getting ahead, succeeding and solving challenges. They work to build good relationships and sustain them over time. Perhaps most important, they ‘like’ themselves, admit weaknesses and find positive solutions to problems rather than throwing up their hands in despair.

Predominantly negative thinkers who are committed to changing their way of looking at things, have to learn how to focus on positive thoughts and attitudes and to act on them. They must also stop giving themselves excuses as to why things won’t work, can’t be done, or are beyond their abilities, and begin taking some positive steps toward telling themselves why not and giving things their best shot. Doing this isn’t usually easy and requires a lot of practice, so they must really be determined to become positive thinkers. Fortunately, there is a lot of help and really good step-by-step instruction available through positive thinking programs that are readily accessible on the Internet.

Positive thinking is really a rather simple concept to grasp. By definition, it is merely “the adoption of a mental attitude that lets one focus on thoughts and images that will lead to growth, success, happiness and health.” Of course, defining a concept is often far easier than applying it to one’s life, especially after years of negative thinking. The good news is that tens of thousands of people are successful each year in making the adjustment to a positive mindset that gives them the ability to anticipate a successful outcome from every situation they undertake.

Despite the fact that millions of people worldwide have reaped the benefits of positive thinking over the years, and that medical science has actually proven that it is advantageous, there are still those who think that the whole idea is ridiculous. And there are those who, despite the fact that they accept positive thinking as a concept, are unable to apply it to their own lives. Part of this is due to inadequate commitment, while still another part arises from the fact that many negative thoughts are protective in that they allow one to avoid possible rejection and failure. When this idea is ‘top of mind’ in the subconscious, shifting from negative to positive becomes more difficult but is still doable.

In most cases, positive thinking opens the door to achievement while negative thinking does just the opposite by preventing one from trying to succeed. Both mindsets become a conscious and subconscious habit pattern that defines personality.

Most of the people we meet in our business and personal lives relate more readily to the bright, outgoing individual with a positive atitude. Conversely, they tend to avoid people who radiate an attitude of negativity. This being said, the challenge to becoming a positive thinker comes down to undersanding this and making a sincere, personal commitment to change the way we look at things.

People who have been primarily negative thinkers for many years may not be aware of it and, if they are, haven’t any idea how to change. The first thing to understand is that it took a long time to become negative and you’re no going to change that overnight. To switch one’s mindset to positive will require commitment, lots of inner work and an understanding of just how to re-train your thought processes. Forunately, there is a wealth of good information and instruction that can be readily obtained both in books and from sources on the Internet.

A good start is to agree that positive thinking really works and can bring you more happiness and success than negative thinking. This goes without saying based upon thousands of success stories from those who have done it. Positive thinking is powerful!