Easy and Fun Exercises To Guide You Through The Steps To Positive Thinking

Thought Awareness. The first Steps To Positive Thinking are:

To be aware of the thoughts you are having.

As simple as that sounds, various sources suggest that the average number of thoughts people have is around 12000 to 50000 per day! That's more than I want to keep track of!

Do you need to be aware of every single thought you have? In a perfect world I'd say YES! The more thoughts you can actually "hear" and be aware that you're having the better!

This takes practice!

The best way I can suggest on how to do this, is to just check in with yourself throughout the day. How do you feel emotionally? What thoughts are you having that are creating those emotions?

Thoughts trigger emotions.

This also sounds like a no brain-er, but the more we are conscious of this fact; the easier our life becomes.

Think about it for a while.

If you're in a good mood right now, what is causing that good mood?

Your thoughts!

Did you say your surroundings or your current circumstance?

Guess what?

Your circumstances have NOTHING to do with your mood or how you feel. It is how you choose to react that does that. So what causes your reactions?

Yep; Your thoughts!

This is why we all need to practice these Steps To Positive Thinking.

You see, when we decide to take control over our thoughts, we also decide to take control over our life and circumstances. This can be a huge challenge! Especially when something really "bad" happens. This is when we really need to be aware that what we think is a choice.

Realize your negative thoughts.

This is one of the most important Steps To Positive Thinking!

When you begin to realize that your choosing to think in a negative way about something, stop! Ask yourself: "How can I think about this in a better way?" Or "how can I make this into something positive for me?"

This is known as thought stopping.

You may need to argue with yourself a bit. You'll need to convince yourself there IS a better way to look at it; that is valid.

This is normal and encouraged! As long as you keep it light and don't get too upset with yourself. Which would totally defeat the purpose!

Easy and fun Steps To Positive Thinking

These are just simple little rituals that you can do that have worked for me.

I've also listed a few I have heard about; that I want to try as well.

Dusting:

Dusting is what I sometimes use when someone is getting on my nerves, or projecting there views on me.

How it's done:

You can do this even while that person is right in front of you.Just act as if something is on you (because it is) and just brush yourself off asthough you just came out of a dust storm. As you do this; imagine that you are dusting off the negativity that is being directed at you. Even if that negativity stems from you! Dust it off! (be subtle about it; or wait till you are away from the situation.)

Judgment jar:

I Just read about this one and can't wait to try it! Have you heard that some people keep a "Swear Jar"?

Each time they swear, they but a dollar in the jar. This works very similarly. But instead of putting money in the jar; you would write the thought on a note and put that in the jar. Then, at the end of the day, take the notes out and creatively destroy them. This is where you can have some fun and make it meaningful for you.

You could "redneck" the notes by pinning them to a tree and blasting them with ashotgun! If that meaningful for you, GO FOR IT! (Just be careful!!) You could also Burn 'em, throw them in the trash... Whatever! Hey; this is your chance to get creative and have some fun! Just remember that you are destroying your negativity as you do it.

The baggage drop:

This is a good one to use when you come home from a bad day at work.

[or if your glad to be at work from a bad day at home ;-)...]

Mentally put all those bad thoughts and emotions into a luggage bag andleave them behind.

(If you fly, you could just check in your baggage at theairport! I'm sure they will take care of losing it for you! ha ha)

Get creative! Come up with your own Steps To Positive Thinking. Wash negative thoughts off in the shower. What ever works for you!

What you are trying to do is re-train your reticular activating system. This is one of two small parts in your brain that Scientist believe controlmotivation and behavior in mammals. Hey! That includes us!

Meditation and other thought control methods are also helpful Steps To Positive Thinking.I'll include more about this soon! So stay tuned.

I hope you've enjoyed these Steps To Positive Thinking and find them useful in your life.

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How to stay positive. A sure cure for the blues!

Below are some tips on how to stay positive that have worked for me.When you feel down, come and visit this page and try these. They may not change how you feel instantly; but keep plugging away at it. You'll find that they do work! Getting over a negative funk can be very hard sometimes, so my first tip is:

Know That this too shall pass!

The one thing you can be sure of, is that everything changes. Something will surely come your way that will make you forget all about your negative feelings.

Find That Silver Lining.

Every situation has something in it that brings us a gift. Perhaps there is a life lesson you need to learn. Negative things often come our way to slap us up side the head and make us realize something.

Is there an Ah ha moment here for you?

Find something good about whatever is happening and brainstorm it. Keep finding new things that are positive and focus only on those. You'll be amazed where it can take you!

Surround yourself with positive messages and things.

Listen to some positive audio messages.

Find a T.V. show with a positive spin or a comedy that makes you laugh.

Take a walk or a drive someplace beautiful and concentrate on God's beautiful creations.

Maybe buy yourself some flowers or something small. (although I don't recommend spending money as a way to cheer yourself up, as this can become a very bad habit!)

Seek Help!

Sometimes no matter what we do to cheer ourselves up, we get stuck! The trick is to realize and admit when we get to this point!

Getting help to some is a sign of weakness. To that end, I have one thing to say... Not getting help is even weaker!

It may be that you are just afraid to admit you need help!

Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes! Letting people help us is a gift we bring for someone else. How good does it make YOU feel; knowing that you touched someones life? Don't deny that gift to others!!

Sometimes we need a professional to show us how to stay positive. This also brings up issues for some people and the above also applies. I would also add, that those afraid to get professional help deny themselves a way out. So give yourself that gift. If you need it... GET IT! That's what those people are for!

Go have fun!

This is one of the best tips I can share on how to stay positive! If a friend invites you to a party...GO! (Just don't drink! Alcohol is a depressant and will, always, only add to your woes!) I Guarantee if you go where the fun is, you won't feel bad for long! A sure cure for the blues!

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How to Live With Positive Thoughts.

When you can start the day with positive thoughts, You'll find that your day goes much better.

However; So many people wake up on the "wrong side of the bed."

If this is you, then here are some suggestions to help you turn that frown upside down.

Fact:

Did you know that it takes only 17 muscles to smile and a whopping 43 muscles to frown?

That would suggest to me that it takes almost three times as much energy to be unhappy, down, or in any other negative mood than it does to just be happy. This is when laziness is a good thing, take advantage of it!(Just that thought alone makes ME smile!)

Start your day with at least one positive thought. Something that will make you smile and look forward to the rest of your day.

STAY IN THE NOW!

This is the best advice I have ever heard! Focus only on this moment. The past is gone, you can't change it.

Tomorrow never comes and two ours from now will always be two ours from now.Remembering this at all times, helps to keep us focused on the only moment we have.

Which is: RIGHT NOW!

Enjoy it! Make it the best moment you possibly can, given the circumstances.

Take Responsibility

Don't let your circumstances control your mood. We should see a positive thought the same way we see a negative one, which is as just a thought. You can choose to have positive thoughts or not.

Every thought you have comes with a choice. The choice is how you want to feel about that thought, thing or circumstance. One thought plants the seeds for all that will follow. Your next thoughts, actions, and circumstances all depend on this choice.

The choice you make NOW.

Nothing beats a positive thought to propel you toward success and nothing can kill a dream faster than negativity. Realize that this is your choice. Take responsibility for the choices you've made thus far.

as Oprah Winfrey says:

"I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become. Become the change you want to see - those are words I live by."

I have noticed by observing my life, as well as the people around me how true that statement is!

Don't beat yourself up!

Many times when people make mistakes, they waste a lot of time giving themselves a mental beating.This serves no purpose, other than to make them feel bad about themselves and continue to keep success and happiness at bay.

Instead use it to your advantage.

The gift it holds is the lesson that you made a mistake you can learn from. See it as the lesson that it is and move on. Mistakes and failure lead to success if you allow it to teach you it's lessons.

I have a great quote for you to use for this:

"The mountain of success is built with failure" ~ unknown

I think if you were to ask any millionaire if that statement were true; they would laugh and totally agree.

Life is about contrast.

We need sometimes to experience hard times as a character builder so we can grow. So when these times show up in your life, be grateful for it's lessons.

On that note another great quote that beautifully illustrates this point is:

"Most people, even though they don’t know it, are asleep. They’re born asleep, they live asleep, they marry in their sleep, they breed children in their sleep, they die in their sleep without ever waking up. They never understand the loveliness and the beauty of this thing that we call human existence." ~Anthony de Mello

Make every effort to awaken yourself every day! How?...

Have Faith

It's much easier to have positive thoughts if we believe in something more powerful than ourselves.

Most of us call this GOD; but since we live in a "politically correct society" now,Therefor; I will ask that you take this to mean- the God of your understanding.

That said: If we let go and let God; Trust that he can handle things much better than we can ever hope to. It opens up new possibilities for our lives, making positive thinking much easier. How can you loose? Anything is possible with God and he never goes back on his promises.

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." ~Matthew 7:7

Search out and read spiritual texts from different faiths. Such as:
The Bible - Old and New Testaments
Bhagavad-Gita
Torah and Kabala (Zohar)
Koran(Islam)
Tao Te Ching (Taoism)
Tibetan Book of the Dead (Buddhism)
A Course in Miracles (New Age)
Dianetics (Scientology)
Book of Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
5 Classics of Confucianism, 4 Books of Confucianism
The Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle)
The Prophet

And many more...

(The Bible is a great source but not the only one! Spiritual truth comes in many forms... (Read Matthew 7:7 above again.)

If this is uncomfortable to you, here is another quote~

"Take what you can use and disregard the rest." Which was part of a song by Simon & Garfunkel.

Another saying I like to use is: "If your happy be sure to tell your face about it!"

Always good advice!

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The Path To Abundant Living

What does abundant living mean to YOU?

Is it fame and fortune with a big house, fancy car, tons of money?

What about faith and spirituality?
Does that enter into your definition?

It seems to me that the path to Abundant Living is having the best of two worlds. Spiritual Abundance and Earthly Abundance. Then balancing the two for a healthy happy life!

There are some great examples of people in the Bible who have accomplished this balance against great odds.

    Jacob, who committed his life to tithing, went through many trials but in the end GOD blessed him greatly! (See Genesis chapters 28-31)

     Joseph,  became the chief adviser to an Egyptian Pharaoh. A very wealthy position indeed!

    And Of course Job's story. A classic tale of an already wealthy man who is tested and stripped of his wealth. But, due to his faith, was made wealthier than ever before.


All these examples leave a legacy that we can still follow today!

If these people can overcome those overwhelming obstacles, what excuses can we really have? Only that we get in our own way!

Many of us believe we must be without material things to reach the Spiritual Abundance side of things.

If you are of this mind, I invite you to read this article By Dr. C. Thomas Anderson. (opens in a new window)

In any case, in all of the above examples, the path to Abundant Living were accomplished through a change of attitude, beliefs, and the willingness to try new things.

What have you tried new lately?

Make a list of things that you would enjoy doing. Don't edit yourself. There are no rules, laws, or reality that you need to concern yourself with for right now. Just use your imagination and totally let go. Later you can edit your ideas into something that will work for you.

Abundant living requires some creativity and fearlessness!

Study the 10 richest people in the world and see what obstacles they overcame to become wealthy.

What are they doing with the wealth they have?
What good are they using it for?
Who does it serve?
How can you serve a higher good with your talents andabilities?
What are you good at? What talents do you have?
What steps can you take to get from where you are, to where you'd like to be?
What holds you back from taking these steps?

The Path To Abundant Living is understanding the Law of Abundance  and serving our own higher good, the good of all mankind, and the planet as a whole! If you follow your passion, you will accomplish this!

Making a list of your passions, past experiences, and goals can be a great way to get ideas and direction toward your Path To Abundance.

WARNING!

 There is a Cash gifting program called "Abundant Living."

Cash gifting programs may sound tempting, but please know that they are an absolute SCAM!

See these articles for more information on this and similar scams.

From the Better Business Bureau  http://www.bbb.org/us/article/9865
A list of similar scams was found Here.

So PLEASE! Educate yourself about the ways you bring abundance into your reality.
Do some due diligence about the ideas you generate...BEFORE YOU ACT!

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How Positive Thinking can Attract More Abundance.

By using Positive Thinking, Abundance, The Law of Attraction, anyone can create the life they want. It's just a matter of how bad do you want it; and what are you willing to learn to get it?

In order to make improvements in your life, you will need to be willing to make some changes in your thinking and actions to bring about your desired outcome.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world"-  Gandhi

The purpose of this website is to help you do that by providing tools, ideas and resources, that will assist you on your journey to a more abundant life;

While Abundance means "money" to most people, I would ask you to consider all meanings of the word.

Look around and you will see that your life is already full of abundance! (No matter what your finances are!)

Abundance is all around you!  Air, Trees, Grass, People; The list is endless! Abundance means being grateful for what you already have!

But if money is what you seek; you have to recognize that your own wisdom is a valuable resource that people will pay you for!

I have learned that thinking positive and abundance go hand in hand. However; Positive thinking, without the emotions to support it, is useless. Too many times people say: "You just have to think positive!" If you've ever tried that while you felt down and out, you know it doesn't work!

But, perhaps you felt like that, and a someone told you some jokes; or reminded you of something good. What happened?

You began to feel better. Right?

Then before you know it, those negative thoughts disappeared.

Congratulations!

That's one of the first Steps to Positive Thinking!

Finding ways to feel better about who you are and connecting with your truest self is imperative to live your best life.

The Law of Attraction also comes into play here. If you have never heard of The Law of Attraction, I'll Explain it briefly.

The Law of Attraction is simply how energy works. Everything is energy when you get down to a molecular level. It's how this energy resonates, that makes things how they are.

When you think or feel a certain way about something, you are creating energy! This "energy" that you create, through your thoughts and actions, has a direct impact on your reality. You reap what you sow. Therefore, Positive thinking, Abundance, The Law of Attraction, are all very closely tied together. If your thoughts are negative, your actions will reflect those thoughts and you will attract negative things into your life.

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