POSITIVE THINKING

BY: Amlan Roy chowdhury

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Positive Thinking, Your Key to Success

• Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into

the mind thoughts, words and images that are
conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a
mental attitude that expects good and favorable
results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy,
health and a successful outcome of every situation
and action. Whatever the mind expects, it finds.
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  "Think positive!",
• It is quite common to hear people
say: "Think positive!", to someone
who feels down and worried. Most
people do not take these words
seriously, as they do not know what
they really mean, or do not consider
them as useful and effective. 
THE NEGATIVE THOUGHT
• Many people have found that, when they tune in to their internal
dialogue, much of it is negative. Thoughts like, “I could never do
that” and “What if I fail?” can seriously impact the way we behave.
Stress, apparently associated with attachment to this negative
internal dialogue, in turn, affects every aspect of our lives.

• When we are stressed, specific hormones circulate in the body.

Released infrequently, these hormones are harmless, produced
continuously, they are associated with serious damage.
Cardiovascular disease is related in part to continuous
bombardment of stress hormones and arterial damage caused by
free radicals created in the process.
HOW DO WE? HOW CAN WE?

• Letting go of attachment to these negative

thoughts and emotions is liberating. This is a
process in itself that is well worth the effort.
Very effective methods to help to place the
mind at ease have been developed over
thousands of years. Perhaps Meditation would
benefit.
HOW TO THINK POSITIVE

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“ANTS”
                “When we direct our thoughts properly, we can control
our emotions.” – W. Clement Stone
In his book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," Dr. Daniel
Amen talks about "ANTs" – Automatic Negative Thoughts. These
are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like "Those
people are laughing, they must be talking about me," or "The boss
wants to see me? It must be bad!" or “my employees are
whispering, they must be up to something mischievous.”When you
notice these thoughts and realize that they are nothing more than
ANTs; squash them

SQUASH THE "ANTS"

Positive thinking techniques
• Take care of yourself. 
As you begin to follow a healthier lifestyle,
you are giving yourself the message that
you are worth taking care of.  Even if
you’re not sure yet if you believe that, you’ll
soon start to feel better physically, and that
will help you feel more positive.  Exercise
several times a week, eat healthy foods,
and learn some relaxation techniques for
when you need to take a stress break.
Positive Thinking Techniques
• Surround yourself with positive
energy. 

Make sure that the people around

you are optimistic in their outlooks. 
Nothing is more contagious
than negativity, so try to banish it in
your environment.
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Positive thinking is contagious.

• People around you pick your mental

moods and are affected accordingly.
Think about happiness, good health
and success, and you will cause
people to like you and desire to help
you, because they enjoy the
vibrations that a positive mind emits.
NEGATIVITY IS CONTAGIOUS
• Nothing is more contagious
than negativity, so try to banish it in
your environment.
SPOT-CHECK YOUR ATTITUDE. 
  Several times a day, take a moment to
analyze what you’re thinking.  Are you
being positive or negative?  If the latter,
try to reframe the situation in more
positive terms.  By becoming more self-
conscious about your negativity, you’ll
learn to curb it.
USE POSITIVE SELF-TALK. 
• Encourage yourself by giving
yourself positive affirmations e.g., “I
am a self-confident individual who has
much to offer.”  Avoid the use of “could-
a” and “should-a” messages to yourself.
Change what you need to change, and
try not to beat yourself up in the
process.  Allow a little humor into your
talk.  Laughing at yourself and at life
does reduce stress.
Remind Yourself of the Things You Are
Grateful For.
•                 “Like success, failure is many things to many
people. With positive mental attitude, failure is a learning
experience, a rung on the ladder, and a plateau at which to
get your thoughts in order to prepare to try again.” – W.
Clement Stone
Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you
are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right
in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to stop and appreciate
the good things of life will make a huge difference. When you
are down or on the verge of failure; close your eyes and
remind yourself of intricate problems you have solved in the
past. This action will boost your morale to face your
challenges in business squarely. It’s called “drawing
inspiration from your past exploits.”
FALURES ARE THE
PILLARS OF SUCCESS
I once failed in my 12th grade and
my Father said, “ Don't worry son
failures are the pillars of success” .
I was immediately elevated to a
positive mood and resolved to do
better. But then I failed again and
father said , Son will you keep
building the pillars? Won't you
build a house on it? I understood
his frustration, but the way he
reprimanded me was unique. I
never looked back after that.

THIS IS THE POSITIVE STROKES

THAT WE FAIL TO GIVE OUR
CHILDREN.

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 Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions

• A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes

leads us to assume that we know what others are
thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you
have a fear that a friend or family member's bad
mood is due to something you did, or that your
employees are secretly gossiping about you when
you turn your back; speak up and ask them. Don't
waste time worrying that you did something wrong
unless you have proof that there is something to
worry about.
 Refrain from Using Absolutes
• Have you ever told a partner "You're ALWAYS late!" or
complained to a friend "You NEVER call me!"? Thinking
and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never'
makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs
your brain into believing that certain people are
incapable of delivering. If you want to develop a positive
thinking mental attitude, then you need to radiate
positivity; you need to watch your words.
Detach From Negative Thoughts
• I believe this is a little bit self explanatory.
Your thoughts can't hold any power over
you if you don't judge them. If you notice
yourself having a negative thought, detach
from it, witness it and don't follow it.
.            Practice Loving, Touching &
Squeezing on your Friends and Family

• You don't have to be an expert to

know the benefits of a good hug.
Positive physical contact with friends,
loved ones, and even pets, is an
instant pick-me-up.
Increase Your Social Activity
By increasing social activity, you decrease
loneliness. Surround yourself with
healthy, happy people; and their positive
energy will affect you in a positive way.
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HEALTHY HAPPY PEOPLE. A GOOD

LAUGHTER IS POSITIVITY
ENHANCED.
.            Volunteer for an Organization, or Help
another Person
• Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer
your time, your money, or your resources. The more
positive energy you put out into the world, the more
you will receive in return. Helping a person in need will
lighten your spirit and give you a positive mentality that
you are contributing your quota to helping the world.
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Change your friends and associates
•                 “Be careful of the environment
you choose for it will shape you. Be careful
the friends you choose for you will become
like them.” – W. Clement Stone

• . Positive or negative attitudes are

contagious habits; I am sure you don’t
want to get infected with the negative
ones. Severe friendship with pessimist
and cynics; befriend those with the “I can
do it” kind of attitude.
Change your environment
• you are a product of your
environment. You environment will
directly or indirectly influence your
thoughts and actions.
•                 Why does United States
have the highest number of
billionaires in the world?

•                 Why does the United States

have the highest number of
successful immigrants?
• I am neither an American, nor do I reside there
but I can feel their patriotism and positive
attitude just by watching them on T.V. It’s this
same positive mental attitude that made a
Kenyan; in the person of Barrack Obama
emerge president of the United States.

• So where’s all these illustrations pointing to?

Well, it’s pointing to one lesson, which is; “be
careful of the environment you choose.” If your
environment doesn’t radiate positivity, please
relocate.
Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination
• If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is
to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do
something completely different. Rumination is like
hyper-focusing on something negative. It's never
productive, because it's not rational or solution-
oriented, it's just excessive worry. Try changing your
physical environment, go for a walk or sit outside. You
could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on
some music. OR LOOK UP AND GAZE AT THE SKY
LETS TAKE THE QUESTIONAIRE

1 When my boss asks to speak with me, I

instinctively assume he/she wants to discuss a
problem or give me negative feedback.

2 When I experience real difficulty at

work/home, other aspects of my life tend to
be painted with the same negative brush.

3 When I experience a setback, I tend to believe

the obstacle will endure for the long-term, e.g.
"The funding didn't come through, so I guess
that means they hate the project. All that work
for nothing."

4 When a team I am on is functioning poorly, I

believe the cause is short-term and has a
straightforward solution, e.g. "Boy we're not
working well, if we can fix [X], we'll do much
better!"
QUESTIONAIRE CON’T
5 When I'm not chosen for an assignment I
really want, I tend to believe that I just don't
have the specific skills they are looking for
right now, as opposed to thinking I am
generally unskilled.

6 When something happens that I don't like or

appreciate, I can tend to conclude that the
cause is widespread in nature and will
continue to plague me, e.g. "My assistant
didn't 'cc' me on that email she sent to my
boss. Administrative assistants are all out to
prove how much smarter they are than their
supervisors."

7 When I perform very well on an assignment, I

believe that it's because I'm generally talented
and smart, as opposed to thinking I am good
in that one very specific area.

8 When I receive a reward or recognition, I can

tend to figure that luck or fate played more of
a role than my actual work or skill, e.g. "They
asked me to be the key note speaker at the
conference next year. I guess the other guys
were all busy."

9 When I come up with a really good idea, I am

surprised by my creativity. I figure it is my
lucky day, and caution myself not to get used
to the feeling.
QUESTIONAIRE CON’T
10 When something bad happens at work, I see
the contributions that everyone made to the
mistake, as opposed to thinking that I am
incompetent and to blame.

11 After winning an award/recognition/

contract, I believe it's because the
competition is not as good as I am, e.g. "We
won that large contract against two strong
competitors. We're simply better than they
are."

12 As the leader, when my team completes a

project, I tend to attribute the success to the
hard work and dedication of the team
members, as opposed to my skilled
leadership.

13 When I make a decision that proves to be

successful, it's because I have expertise on
the subject and analyzed that particular
problem really well, as opposed to being
generally a strong decision maker.

14 When I achieve a long term and personally

challenging goal, I congratulate myself, and
think about all the skills I used to be
successful.
Source: Mindtools.com
SCORE INTERPRETATION
Yikes! It must feel like there is a rain cloud that hangs overhead all day. You have
gotten yourself into the habit of seeing things as your fault and you’ve learned to give up
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your control in many situations. Taking this quiz is the first step toward turning your
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pessimism around. Read the rest of this article carefully, and use the exercises daily.
(Read below to start.)

You try to be optimistic and positive however some situations get the better of you.
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Identify your triggers for negative thinking and use rational thinking exercises to
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become naturally more optimistic. (Read below to start.)

Great job! You have a generally positive and optimistic outlook on life. You don’t take
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things personally and you are able to see that setbacks won’t ruin the rest of your life.
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(Read below for more.)
SCORE INTERPRETATION
• Permanence
• (Questions 3, 4, 9, 11)
Believing that something we are
experiencing is either permanent or
temporary. A low score implies that
you think bad times will carry on
forever. A high score shows
confidence that you'll be able to get
things back on course quickly.
SCORE INTERPRETATION
• Pervasiveness
• (Questions 2, 5, 6, 7 and 13)
Believing that situational factors cause
an effect or that the effect is evidence
of more universal factors at work. A
low score shows that you tend to
think that if you've experienced a
problem in one place, you'll
experience that problem wherever
you go.
SCORE INTERPRETATION
• Personalization
• (Questions 1, 8, 10, 12 and 14)
• Believing that something about you
influenced the outcome or that
something external to you caused it.
A low score indicates that you tend to
blame yourself for bad things, rather
than attributing the cause to more
general factors.
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Training your subconscious mind!
• Think of it like learning to drive. At first it
takes all of your conscious effort to watch all
the cars around you, control the steering
wheel, peddles, and turn signals, all while
trying to figure out what lane to go in and
where to turn. But as you keep at it day after
day, your subconscious brain learns from all
that repetition and eventually takes over. If
you've been driving for a while now, consider
how much you do without really paying
attention. That's your subconscious
mind doing the work for you!
THE BULLETS OF POSITIVE THINKING
• Always use only positive words while thinking and
while talking. Use words such as, 'I can', 'I am able', 'it
is possible', 'it can be done', etc.

Allow into your awareness only feelings of happiness,

strength and success.

Try to disregard and ignore negative thoughts. Refuse

to think such thoughts, and substitute them with
constructive happy thoughts.

In your conversation use words that evoke feelings

and mental images of strength, happiness and
success
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• Before starting with any plan or action, visualize clearly
in your mind its successful outcome. If you visualize
with concentration and faith, you will be amazed at the
results.

Read at least one page of inspiring book every day.

Watch movies that make you feel happy.

Minimize the time you listen to the news and read the
papers.

Associate yourself with people who think positively.

Always sit and walk with your back straight. This will
strengthen your confidence and inner strength.
• Walk, swim or engage in some other
physical activity. This helps to develop a
more positive attitude.
• Think positive and expect only favorable
results and situations, even if your current
circumstances are not as you wish them to
be. In time, your mental attitude will affect
your life and circumstances and change
them accordingly.
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THE MOST TRUSTED, AGE OLD METHOD TO TRAIN YOUR
SUBCONSCIOUS MIND AND TO ACHIEVE PEACE
TRANQUILITY, AND POSITIVITY

MEDITATION
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VERY IMPORTANT: SLEEP
• Sleep more soundly!
• Sleep appears essential to improve
and maintain energy levels, immune
system effectiveness, mental and
emotional clarity and overall well-
being. When you feel good, you
function better.
• Minimize attaching to mental activity in the
evening.
• Make appropriate preparations for the next
day.
• Take a hot bath before bedtime to promote
ease.
• Soothing fragrances, lights, and music
may help as well.
• Limit activities in bed to sleep and intimate
encounters only - avoid TV.
• Try listening to repetitive soothing natural
sounds (waves, wind, waterfall, stream,
etc.) from a selected high quality sound
device.
• Natural homeopathic, nutritional and
herbal support may prove useful (e.g.
calcium, melatonin, passionflower or
valerian before bed).
• Turn off all the lights.
PRESENTATION FROM THE POWER WITHIN YOU

BY AMLAN ROYCHOWDHURY