Positive thinking has been getting a bad rep, lately.
Some believe positive thinking is for those who want an escape route because
they don’t have what it takes to make it in the “real world.”
In other words positive thinking is for people who want to live with their heads
in the sand.
I don’t agree.
Yes, the world is filled with hardship and challenges and I can see why “staying
positive” may come across as a simplistic way of living.
But here’s something to think about: positive thinking may not end world hunger
or create world peace but neither does negative thinking.
Complaining, seeing only flaws in others or feeling angry and upset all the time
only serves to pump out sadness, gloom and dejection.
Meanwhile, research has shown that being positive …show more content…
Positive thinkers aren’t afraid to take responsibility for their lives and their
choices. When you do this, you’re operating at full power. It gives you immense
control over your ultimate destiny.
Character Trait #4 Persistence
A sister trait of positive thinking is hope. People who are positive are always
hoping for something better, something more. They don’t give up at the first sign
of a challenge. They believe there’s always a way around any obstacle and that
helpful people and opportunities will show up.
This translates to grit or persistence. When you’re willing to stand up, no matter
how many times life gets you down, you’ll be a winner. Sooner or later.
Character Trait #5 Solution Focused
Positive people aren’t very interested in what went wrong. They don’t spend
endless hours analyzing a problem and feeling bad about why something didn’t
go the way they wanted it to. They have very little time for complaining.
When you’re positive, you are naturally drawn to outcome based thinking. You’re
interested in the results. This is why positive thinkers are very solution focused.
The second they understand something needs to be fixed, they go out and find
ways to fix
Some believe positive thinking is for those who want an escape route because
they don’t have what it takes to make it in the “real world.”
In other words positive thinking is for people who want to live with their heads
in the sand.
I don’t agree.
Yes, the world is filled with hardship and challenges and I can see why “staying
positive” may come across as a simplistic way of living.
But here’s something to think about: positive thinking may not end world hunger
or create world peace but neither does negative thinking.
Complaining, seeing only flaws in others or feeling angry and upset all the time
only serves to pump out sadness, gloom and dejection.
Meanwhile, research has shown that being positive …show more content…
Positive thinkers aren’t afraid to take responsibility for their lives and their
choices. When you do this, you’re operating at full power. It gives you immense
control over your ultimate destiny.
Character Trait #4 Persistence
A sister trait of positive thinking is hope. People who are positive are always
hoping for something better, something more. They don’t give up at the first sign
of a challenge. They believe there’s always a way around any obstacle and that
helpful people and opportunities will show up.
This translates to grit or persistence. When you’re willing to stand up, no matter
how many times life gets you down, you’ll be a winner. Sooner or later.
Character Trait #5 Solution Focused
Positive people aren’t very interested in what went wrong. They don’t spend
endless hours analyzing a problem and feeling bad about why something didn’t
go the way they wanted it to. They have very little time for complaining.
When you’re positive, you are naturally drawn to outcome based thinking. You’re
interested in the results. This is why positive thinkers are very solution focused.
The second they understand something needs to be fixed, they go out and find
ways to fix