BOOK REVIEW ON

BE POSITIVE THINK POSITIVE

BY
MRIDULA AGARWAL

PRESENTED BY: AMBER SHAH

 Outlines
 About the Book
 Author Biography/ Introduction
 Overview of the book
 Chapters
 Conclusion
 Additional Thoughts on the Book
About the Book
Authour : Mridula Agarwal
Sections : 03
Chapters : 10
Pages : 127
Language : English
Publisher : Rupa &Co
ISBN-No : 9798129106840
Published in 2005
 ABOUT THE AUTHOUR
 She was born in 1949.
 She is a post-graduate in a psychology and
English literature.
 Published 96 Articles in leading newspapers
like The Times of India, The Indian Express
and many more.
 She has three international bestsellers to her
credit that have inspired young minds for
over a decade.
 Overview of the book

 BePositive, Think Positive is a self-help

book that provides readers:
 Practical advice on how to develop a positive
mindset.
 How to live a more fulfilling life.
 How to shed your defeatist attitudes and
negative thinking and make the best use of the
qualities you have
 Chapters:
1. The Magic of Positive 6. Develop compassion and
thinking understanding
2. Acknowledge the power you 7. Set positive goals
have 8. Refresh your mind
3. Respect yourself and others
9. Take charge of your life
too
10.Break the negative habit
4. Grow with time
5. Be optimistic
 Chapter 1
The magic of Positive Thinking

 Be aware of your thoughts, they constitute your life.

 Always know that your reality is what you perceive, it
can not be anything else.
 Try and see whatever good you can.
 Chapter 2
Acknowledge The Power You Have
 When you believe in yourself you can not be deceived.
 Self confidence gives you the security needed to open your mind
to learning and growth.
 Never be afraid of dreaming big, you will only get what you
expect.
 Create positive memory bank.
 Chapter 3
Respect Yourself and Others Too
 Behind everyone who behaves as if he were superior to others, we
can suspect a feeling of inferiority in him.
Alfred Adler

 Getting people to like you is merely the other side of liking them.
Norman Vincent Peale
 Chapter 4
Grow With Time
 Change indeed is painful, yet ever needful.
Carlyle
 He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his
mistakes, will never be wiser tomorrow than he is today.
Tryon Edwards
 Chapter 5
Be Optimistic
 Expect the best, get the best.
 Be happy with what you have , but place no limits.

 When you expect the best, you release a magnetic force in

mind, which by a law of attraction tends to bring best in you.
Norman Vincent Peale
 Chapter 6
Develop Compassion and Understanding

 When you go Win-Win, you always win.

 Never let small things bother you, learn to live with
imperfection.
 When you sweat the small stuff, you miss everything big.
 It is not a merit to tolerate, but rather a crime to be intolerant.
Shelley
 Chapter 7
Set Positive Goals

 You will only get what you ask for.

I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any
of my inventions come by accident.

Thomas A. Edison
 Chapter 8
Refresh Your Mind

 Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open.
Lord Thomas Dewar

 Oldminds are like old horses, you must exercise them if you wish to
keep them in working order.
John Adams
 Chapter 9
Take Charge of Your Life
 Shape your own destiny, be a victor.

 Theman who makes everything that leads to happiness

depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has
adopted the very best plan for living happily.
Plato
 Chapter 10
Break The Negative Habit

 Choose your thoughts, choose your life.

 Never hold on unpleasant memories.
 Forgive and forget.
 Never let your moods hold you down.
 Stay away from negative people.
The book is divided into three parts:

• The Power of Positive Thinking

• Rules for a Positive Life
• The Positive Person's Toolkit
 Part-I:

The Power of Positive Thinking

 Author discusses the importance of positive thinking and how it can

impact our lives in many ways.
 She cites research that shows that positive people are more likely to be
successful in their careers, have better relationships, and be happier
overall.
 She also provides exercises and tips for developing a more positive
mindset.
 Part-II:
Rules for a Positive Life
 When you believe in yourself, you cannot be deceived, and self-Confidence gives
you the security needed to open your mind to learning and growth. So never be
afraid of dreaming big. Following are the Rules for building a positive life:

  Focus on the good

Be grateful for what you have
  Forgive yourself and others
Don't sweat the small stuff
  Be optimistic
Live in the present moment
  Take care of yourself
Help others
 Set goals and work towards them
 Part-III
The Positive Person's Toolkit

 Inthis part author provides a toolkit of resources for

people who want to develop a more positive attitude.
This toolkit includes quotes, affirmations, and
exercises that can help us to stay positive in the face
of challenges.
 Conclusion

 BePositive, Think Positive is a well-written and informative

book that provides a wealth of practical advice for developing a
more positive attitude.
 The book is easy to read and follow, and it is full of helpful
exercises and tips.
 Additional Thoughts

I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants

to improve their life by developing a more positive
mindset.