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Think your way to a more positive life
Positive thinking is an approach and a set of skills that we can all learn. But it's not just about how and what you think; you've got to do something! In a range of situations, positive thinking needs to be followed by positive action. The good news is that whatever life has thrown at you in the past and whatever is you want to achieve in the future, the Positive Thinking Pocketbook will help you think and behave more positively.
Inside, you'll find out how to use tips, techniques and advice on creating a positive mindset and developing your positive thinking. Next, you'll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations.
Little approachable exercises make it easy to get started
Full of scenarios, ideas, advice, tips and techniques
Learn how to overcome negative thinking, get motivated and stay motivated
Discover how to make positive thinking a habit
Whenever you want a shot of positivity, simply pick out a few ideas, tips and techniques that appeal to you and give them a try!
Contents
Introduction 1
PART 1: POSITIVE THINKING VS NEGATIVE THINKING 3
Understanding the power of positive and negative thinking 4
Understanding the positive intentions of negative thinking 6
Understanding narrow and broad thinking 8
Recognising the way you're thinking 10
Recognising cognitive distortions 12
Rewiring your brain 14
Challenging your thoughts: are they helpful? 16
Challenging your thoughts: are you certain? 18
Identifying alternative perspectives 20
Moving on to positive thoughts 22
PART 2: POSITIVE THINKING AND POSITIVE ACTION 25
Having goals 26
Identifying your options 28
Taking positive steps 30
Using positive visualisation 32
Being flexible 34
Getting motivated 36
Staying motivated 38
Using positive body language 40
PART 3: MAKING POSITIVE THINKING A HABIT 43
Being appreciative 44
Being kind 46
Being generous 48
Making a contribution 50
Giving compliments 52
Indulging in small pleasures 54
Using more positive language 56
Saying 'but' or 'and' 58
Saying 'should' or 'could' 60
Being more confident 62
Being with positive people 64
Consuming positive news 66
PART 4: POSITIVE THINKING FOR DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 69
Managing disappointments and setbacks 70
Being stuck in a job you don't like 72
Surviving trauma and tragedy 74
Dealing with being bullied 76
Having courage 78
Coping with criticism 80
Forgiving 82
Changing your mind 84
Dealing with guilt 86
Moving on from regret 88
Coping with worry and anxiety 90
Managing envy 92
Making new friends 94
Taking risks 96
Having a positive body image 98
Avoiding the blame game 100
Being non-judgemental 102
Coping with change 104
Answers to In Practice questions in Part One 106
More positive thinking quotes 108
About the author 110
