Sunday, June 6, 2010

The Effect of Positive Thinking

When people think positive thoughts their life changes. Hence, we are what we think. Chinese philosopher and teacher says, which was quoted by Dyer, "When we correct our mind, everything else falls into place." So it is not enough to say that we are going to change habits such as, biting our nails or panicking in front of a crowd. Instead, a person must correct his thinking and realize that the habit is either inconvenient, disabling or possibly destructive. It is possible change one's mind. An exercise that helps is to wake up everyday and think 3 positive things about oneself. It is a simple but effective exercise. This is just the simple beginning of more enjoyable, happier life.

I want to continue talking about Dyer and what he found out, were the most common excuses people make to prevent them from reaching self-realization. Please note* I am taking this information from a talk Dyer gave to an audience. Dyer explained that he asked people to post on his website what were the most common excuses people make that prevent them from reaching their goals. Following are the common excuses listed: 
1. Change is too difficult 
2. Change is too risky 
3. If I do this, it's gonna take a long time 
4. Family drama 
5. I don't deserve what I am going for 
6. It's not my nature 
7. I can't afford it 
8. No one will help me 
9. It's never happened before 
10. I'm not strong enough 
11. I'm not smart enough 
12. The rules won't let me 
13. I am tired 
14. Personal Family History 
15. I'm too busy 
16. I am scared 

How many of us have ever come up with one or more of these excuses that stop us from reaching our goals or making a significant, positive change in our lives? How many of us have ever said I can't do this or it's too difficult or I am scared? It is common for people to come up with excuses that will stop them from creating change in their lives. Please take some time and write down the excuses that you have used in the last month that are preventing you from making a positive change in your life. Keep the lis, for soon I will post explanations for the excuses and ways to change our habit of making them up.

2 comments:

  1. So true..WHen WE correct our MINDS everything else falls INTO place..
    Having a positive thinking can mold us to become beautiful persons..with the right attitude towards life..

    WE are who we believe we are..
    Beautiful post:)

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  2. Yes, when we change the world changes!

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