The Power of Positive Thinking
Do you ever wake up in the morning filled with anxiety and worries about the coming day, or the future in general? What do you do about it? Do you carry on building on those thoughts, or do you do something about it?
As a life coach, I know how important it is to use positive thoughts to change your life. But sometimes it seems to be an enormous effort to stop negative thinking and turn your experience of the day around. In the morning rush and chaos, it is difficult to find the time to focus on positive thoughts!
This morning I woke up worrying about how soon I would start making the income that I need. This is what I did.
First of all, I became aware that I was thinking in a negative way. I then decided not to give my thoughts any power, so I focused on the other things I needed to do to get the day going.
Then, when I had a few moments of peace (it was while I was walking the dog), I started visualising how my life would be when I had my goal income. I also looked around me and really appreciated my life as it is now (this is really important!) - the sun was out, it was a quiet country lane just a few moments from my front door, and my dog was as happy as ever to be out.
When I got back home, I looked at two inspirational messages I get sent to my inbox every day (this is a really great way to start the day - try the Notes from the Universe from Tut.com). By that time, I was really believing in my ability to achieve my financial goals. I said a few affirmations, and started my working day in a good mood.
A few minutes later, a client of mine rang to ask if I would mind helping him out with a book he wanted to write. Did I mind? Er…. no. This client is someone I trust and I know he’ll pay me well and quickly.
So, it really doesn’t have to take too much to use the power of positive thinking to change your life, and the changes can be immediate!
Works for me.
Ros Bott
Tags: change your life, positive thoughts, power of positive thinking, stop negative thinking
March 17th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Hi Ros,
Nice post!
In an interview with Jerry Clark, T. C. Cummings described the difference between “reacting” to problems and anxieties and “responding” to them. (The former is negative, the latter positive.) Your post shows us a good way to respond to the negative thoughts that cross our minds from time to time.
If you find it difficult “doing it yourself”, listen to a motivational speaker on your CD/DVD/MP3 player.
David Hurley