7 Steps Towards a Positive State of Mind

Most of us have heard the saying: The optimist sees the glass half full, while the pessimist sees it half-empty. In its simplest terms, positive thinking is optimism and negative thinking is pessimism. It is an attitude towards life, yourself and particular predicaments and events in life.

Positive thinkers quickly zone in on the positive side of even the darkest moments in their lives, and often see those predicaments as opportunities for growth and learning. Positive thinkers are resilient and able to deal with stressful situations in productive ways.

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."- Anthony J. D'Angelo

Becoming a positive thinker is not necessarily something that will happen overnight. Depending on the severity of the negativity, it can take time to make appropriate changes.

The practice of positive thinking, and making it a character trait rather than a one-time thing, takes effort, patience, and time. If optimism is not natural to you, there are ways to turn it around.

Work towards combating the negativity you identified and maintaining an optimistic nature and use these steps as tools in the process.

7 Steps To A Positive Attitude

1. Say something positive whenever you think something negative. The tricky part about this is catching each negative thought as is happens. As much as possible, stop the negative thought as it happens and say something constructive to yourself, such as "today is going to be great."

Positive affirmations can be recited daily to reprogram the mind of negative thinking. There is a positive opposite for virtually everything negative...

"The weather is too hot." versus "The sun feels good on my skin."

"People at work are annoying." versus "It's great to a have a team to help with the workload."

"I look fat in that dress." versus "I look awesome in that dress."

"I screwed up again." versus "I made a mistake that I will learn from."

"I should be graduating at the top of my class." versus "I am so proud that I am graduating."

"All this snow is a hassle; it makes life harder and creates more work." versus "The snow left my backyard looking like a scene from a postcard."

"My husband cooked dinner for me, but it was only pasta." versus "I so appreciate my husband cooking dinner for me."

"I worked hard all day but did not get nearly enough done." versus "Wow, what a productive day I had at work."

2. Laugh often. Negative thinkers tend to be very uptight, and it's no wonder considering the heavy burden they often carry and the lack of positivity in their life. Allow yourself to laugh and often. Seek out scenarios where you laugh, like hanging out with funny people or visiting comedy clubs. Learn to see the humor in life, even during painful times. Laughter reduces stress, stops you from taking everything too seriously, and yields a more optimistic outlook.

3. Surround yourself with positive people. Negativity breeds more negativity. A positive attitude is contagious, and the best way to adopt such a thought process is to learn first-hand from a master. Having positive people in your life will allow you to view first-hand what it looks like, and positive people will give you uplifting advice, feed a positive outlook and problem solving suggestions, as opposed to negative people who will only want to sink in the muck with you and feed your negativity.

4. View every experience as a learning opportunity. Consider this scenario. A positive thinker finds out that their significant other has cheated. They break off the relationship, evaluate what went wrong, and attempt to learn from the situation, viewing it as a growing experience and a stepping-stone to a brighter future with someone else. Their process is a positive one that will include pain, and anger, but the way the positive thinker deals with it is constructive. The optimist knows that not everyone is a liar or a cheater, and that they can and will meet someone honest.

A negative thinker founds out that their significant other has been unfaithful and thinks thoughts like, "all men/women are liars and cheats;" I hate them all." They will dwell in the misery, and pain, and not view the experience as a learning process. They may become consumed by anger and hatred and generalize the entire opposite sex as evil, and eventually they may fall into a state of depression and experience anxiety and other ill health effects. Their next relationship may inevitably suffer, as their general distrust of the opposite sex will surely affect intimacy.

The positive thinker's resiliency and attitude allows them to grow through the painful experience, come out better for it on the other side, and avoid possible health manifestations that can result from negativity and its stress.

The negative thinker's own attitude will result in them missing an opportunity to grow, and the stress that attitude puts on their emotional and mental health will only harm them in the long run.

5. Adopt practices such as yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, tai chi and deep relaxation. These practices help you to focus your mind, build self-awareness, and obtain a deep peace. They also help you to maintain awareness about your thoughts and feelings, which helps you to control them so that you can build more positive energy in your mind and body.

6. Use positive affirmations. Our own inner dialogue determines our emotions, this means that we must be deliberate and conscious about what we say to ourselves. Speak positive affirmations to yourself every day, as they can help re-program your mind towards the positive mode and control your inner dialog.

Our mind is a garden and our attitudes are the seeds of its life, so plant healthy and weed regularly! Always repeat positive affirmations phrased in the present and personal tense, for example:

"I like myself!"

"I love today!"

"I love my life!"

"I see the positive in everything!"

"I can deal with anything!"

"I am strong!"

"I am optimistic!"

"I enjoy being around positive people!"

"I am aware of my thoughts"

And my favourite of all - "You are stronger than you seem, braver than you believe and far more capable than you think you are."

7. Practice Gratitude. There are multiple methods to transform your negative feelings. One of the fastest and highly effective ways is to harvest feelings of thankfulness and appreciation directed towards:

• Yourself

• Other people in your life

• Material things

• Your life circumstances

• And even strangers

Practice starting your day by focusing on being grateful, and bring to mind several specific things. This will help you move your mind towards positive thinking and positive energy vibrations.

There is nothing stopping you from achieving a more positive state of mind other than yourself. Start by acknowledging your negative thoughts, determining their source, and then transforming them into positivity.

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You Deserve It

Today I want to share with you a very valuable resource that will change your life and give you the breakthrough you deserve. Here is the link: /http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

This resource has just one purpose in mind; to show YOU how to make massive change in your life and start living the way you DESERVE.

Are  you ready to transforms your beliefs about what’s possible in every area of your life?

Are you ready for full practical advice, exercises and new techniques?

Are you ready to go out and achieve?

If you said yes you are going to love this resource; its called Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve!

It will help you blast away the deep-seated fears, barriers and beliefs that hold you back and

trigger new results that you already have inside of you.

It definitely did for me and You are no EXCEPTION. Click here to check it out:

http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

In  Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve, you will learn:

• How your mind controls your thoughts, worlds and actions
• The psychology of decision making – and the twin forces that govern every choice you make
• How your brain tricks you into not changing – spot the signs and you won’t be fooled so easily again
• The difference between successful and unsuccessful people, and how they think
• How to organize your resources to prepare for an amazing life
• Step-by-step guide to YOUR personal psychology – your trigger points, your hot spots, your danger zones, and how to manage them

Trust me, you will benefit greatly from Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve.

To learn more go here:

http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

To Living Fully,

Toks

Build Your Life On Purpose

I read a story, years ago, about a man who seemingly had it all. He was successful, influential, wealthy, and admired by many. It shocked me greatly to hear that he tried to end his life early, until I discovered the reason he had decided to do so!

For many years he had lived his life to please his parents, teachers, co-workers, associates, clients, etc. He had an image of what he thought was the ultimate status in life; he followed that picture fully! Though a gnawing sense of emptiness had plagued his heart, for years, he had submerged it under his vision to become a success in the eyes of others!

Never wait till emptiness consumes you to ask yourself the question, is my life on track with my true purpose?There is one human we must satisfy with our life's direction, that is us! Success is relative to our pursuit of purpose!

I have a number of mentors who have encouraged me greatly over the years. The one common denominator that consistently stirs me forward is their passionate pursuit of purpose. Nothing else in life can satisfy the longing for destiny in the human heart!

A life that is built on purpose is dramatically different, in the end, than one propped up by a desire to please others. The book of Proverbs describes a desire to please others as a dangerous trap (Proverbs 29:25). It then declares that those who put their trust in God will be safe! The only way to live a satisfying and successful life is to fully trust in God for direction (Proverbs 3:5-6). Relying on our limited understanding may lead us astray!

4 foundations to build your life on purpose

A life of purpose will come to those who intentionally pursue it. By building on the following foundations we ensure a satisfying and successful life, right to the very end!

1. Discover your true purpose

There are two distinctive aspects about true purpose that make it unique. First, it can only be discovered from within; this is due to the second aspect. Second, it was programed and placed within us by our creator!

To discover the inner triggers to our purpose we must ask the following questions: What makes me sad? What makes me mad? What makes me glad? What would I love to work at for free? What tasks do I find easy to accomplish? What thoughts inspire energy and passion in me? What dreams inspired me as a child? What do I daydream about? Is there a hobby that I feel especially drawn to? What thoughts consistently reoccur during my personal prayer and devotional times? Etc...

By asking questions, like these, we begin to get a picture of our ultimate purpose. The more specific the questions, the clearer the picture becomes! Note, this process must not be glossed over or rushed, and it must certainly not be persuaded by a desire to please others! The pursuit of anything other than our true purpose will result in regret.

2. Make an action plan

The next foundation is to begin actively pursuing our purpose by implementing a simple, daily action plan. Begin with the following question: How can I start today? Make a list of ten things you could do right now to begin the process even if they are just small steps (gaining new information, asking questions of others, visit a specific company, or read a book on a specific topic). As we begin on the right path, other action steps will emerge! Document these and plan to do them! Don't allow procrastination to hinder your journey.

3. Pursue mentors

We follow those who are going where we want to go ourselves! It may not necessarily be a similar vocation but it is essential that they are purpose driven! If we follow people who are inspired by their life's passion and purpose, it will soon be apparent to us, and them, if we become motivated by something other than our true purpose!

4. Remember the one who gave you the purpose

A life inspired by God shall remain on course with the purpose that was deposited within! That is why it is necessary for all of us to discover and pursue a real, living relationship with our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ! Only He has the instructions to complete the journey! Develop a consistent, daily schedule of prayer and bible reading to refresh your perspective! His instructions will involve us in something that is bigger than ourselves, leading to significance, success and joy!

Discovering and pursuing a life on purpose is a choice that will protect us from regrets later on. We truly can be inspired towards a significant destiny!

My hope for you is that you fulfill your life's purpose!

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And don’t think for second this is something only Andrew can do.

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To your success,

Toks

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This Is Your Moment To Shine

Today I want to share with you a very valuable resource that will change your life and give you the breakthrough you deserve. Here is the link: /http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

This resource has just one purpose in mind; to show YOU how to make massive change in your life and start living the way you DESERVE.

Are  you ready to transforms your beliefs about what’s possible in every area of your life?

Are you ready for full practical advice, exercises and new techniques?

Are you ready to go out and achieve?

If you said yes you are going to love this resource; its called Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve!

It will help you blast away the deep-seated fears, barriers and beliefs that hold you back and

trigger new results that you already have inside of you.

It definitely did for me and You are no EXCEPTION. Click here to check it out:

http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

In  Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve, you will learn:

• How your mind controls your thoughts, worlds and actions
• The psychology of decision making – and the twin forces that govern every choice you make
• How your brain tricks you into not changing – spot the signs and you won’t be fooled so easily again
• The difference between successful and unsuccessful people, and how they think
• How to organize your resources to prepare for an amazing life
• Step-by-step guide to YOUR personal psychology – your trigger points, your hot spots, your danger zones, and how to manage them

Trust me, you will benefit greatly from Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve.

To learn more go here:

http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

To Living Fully,

Omowunmi

Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve

Today I want to share with you a very valuable resource that will change your life and give you the breakthrough you deserve. Here is the link: /http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

This resource has just one purpose in mind; to show YOU how to make massive change in your life and start living the way you DESERVE.

Are  you ready to transforms your beliefs about what’s possible in every area of your life?

Are you ready for full practical advice, exercises and new techniques?

Are you ready to go out and achieve?

If you said yes you are going to love this resource; its called Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve!

It will help you blast away the deep-seated fears, barriers and beliefs that hold you back and

trigger new results that you already have inside of you.

It definitely did for me and You are no EXCEPTION. Click here to check it out:

http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

In  Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve, you will learn:

• How your mind controls your thoughts, worlds and actions
• The psychology of decision making – and the twin forces that govern every choice you make
• How your brain tricks you into not changing – spot the signs and you won’t be fooled so easily again
• The difference between successful and unsuccessful people, and how they think
• How to organize your resources to prepare for an amazing life
• Step-by-step guide to YOUR personal psychology – your trigger points, your hot spots, your danger zones, and how to manage them

Trust me, you will benefit greatly from Breakthrough To The Life You Deserve.

To learn more go here:

http://www.breakthrough-now.co.uk/

To Living Fully,

Toks

Make This New Year Different, Don't Make A Resolution

Here we are in the first week of a brand new year. For most people it's typically a good week. You still feel the turkey and ham hangover from the holidays. You're enjoying the new toys you and your children received as gifts.

You're also basking in the glow of new opportunity. You say to yourself, "This year will be different!" You make a resolution. You'll finally get the new job you want. You'll move to a new home. You'll get organized. You'll take that long awaited vacation. You'll lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

Whatever it is, this is the year!

And, then by the end of the month, you'll begin to look at yourself in the mirror and the negativity will begin to creep in. After you send your resume out to dozens of places, with no response or acknowledgement, you begin to feel less hopeful about finding that new job. You walk around your house and it's a mess. Although it would be great to move and get more space, or even downsize, you don't have the energy to take care of the clutter.

Forget about the vacation! Who in the world has time?

As for the weight... well, the new pant size fits just fine.

And, slowly, what you wanted at the beginning of the year dissolves into nothing more than a memory.

It doesn't have to be this way, you know. You can, in fact, do it.

The reality is that what you want is attainable, and you do have the power to do it.

So, instead of beginning the year with a resolution that you may or may not achieve, why not make a commitment to yourself? Commit to one thing-anything-that's really important to you. It doesn't matter how big or how small it is. Just commit now to one thing that you'll accomplish this year.

Now that you have it in mind, I'm going to tell you the secret of how to get from point A to point Z. For the next 365 days, you will do something each and every day toward that goal. It doesn't matter what it is, you will take one step (that's all it takes) toward what you want in your life. It doesn't have to be a huge step. All it needs to be is a single step.

Why?

Because I can guarantee if you do one thing toward what you want-your commitment to yourself-each day you'll develop a habit. In other words, consistency becomes habitual. With consistency, eventually you'll begin to see small changes and things happening toward your goal. What you want to do is to take it in small bites. You want to set a pattern of consistent habits.

If you do this every day, you'll see the change.

Practice makes perfect. It's as simple as that.

So, let's talk for a moment in more practical terms. Let's say you're looking for a new job. What I'm asking you to do each day is something small toward your goal. That means that you review and update your resume and develop a powerful cover letter, which you will customize depending on the opportunity. The next day create a list of 5 places or opportunities. Then, each subsequent day, research a company on the list and see if you have a contact or someone who can introduce you. If not, send your great resume and customized cover letter. The following week, look into networking opportunities and schedule those meetings and appointments. Finally, repeat, repeat and repeat until you succeed.

Whatever your commitment is for the year, you can do it. YOU have the power to succeed. All it takes is building the habits for success toward your goal each and every day.

Yes, it's that simple.

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Is This Really Your Life Purpose?

Do you know what your life purpose is? It seems most of us do not and that worries some of us. Yet there are some people who feel that they have found their life purpose.

Do you know, though, 80 percent of the people who have shared with me their life purpose, have all said the same thing. They have each identified the same 'purpose' for their life. Why is this?

It makes you wonder whether we could all share the same life purpose. Is life purpose the same for all of us or almost all of us? Or could it be that these people are simply mistaken and have not yet really realized their true purpose?

Do you know that, of all the people who have told me their life purpose, not one person said their life purpose was:

o To make money;

o To work hard for their company;

o To spend time in the office;

o To be more organized;

o To watch television;

o To buy the latest car, computer, fashions, gadgets or whatever.

Yet, these are often the things you may find yourself spending your time on.

True. This may simply be a reflection of the type of people I spend my time with. Perhaps these people are not motivated by money, hard work, television, gadgets, etc.. Yet these people seemed to come from different backgrounds or 'walks of life' and still seemed to identify the same purpose for their life.

So we are still faced with the same dilemma. Could we all have the same life purpose or had these people not identified their life purpose accurately?

Up to this point, I have not revealed what it was that these people each said was their life purpose. Before I do, perhaps we should consider the need for accuracy. Is it really necessary to be accurate in defining your life purpose? Just how precise do you need to be? Obviously you need to have a purpose that is relevant to your life rather than one that is relevant to someone else's life. Yet, apart from making sure it is relevant to you, how precise do you have to be?

I'm sure that some of you will say that if your life purpose is 'flexible' then it will allow you to fit your purpose into different stages of your life and into different circumstances. After all, our lives and our circumstances do not always remain the same, so to be able to adapt our life purpose to fit changing circumstances would be advantageous.

If, however, our life purpose is so flexible, is it really our 'purpose'? Should our true purpose not be more constant throughout our life and should we not bring changes into our life that fit our 'purpose'? Or would doing this make our lives to 'rigid'?

So what is it that most people have said to be their life purpose? At this point, I can reveal that most people have revealed to me that their life purpose is; ...

... 'To help other people.'

I reveal this at the end of this article as I guess many of you may feel that this is your life purpose too. If so, then I repeat to you the question in the title, is this really your life purpose? Or do you need to define it further?

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Living Your Purpose

You have a purpose. You have specific gifts, talents, and abilities that are uniquely yours. At the intersection of "what you love to do" and "what you are good at" you will find your purpose. Do you know your purpose? Do you know why you are here on this planet? If not, then it's time to ask the questions:

• What do I love to do?
• What am I good at?
• When do I feel most alive?

Once you have answered these questions you need to gather the courage and confidence to act upon the answers.

In my speaking and coaching work I have met thousands of people who are on purpose. They are people who are good at what they do and they love what they do. They are people in health care, banking, manufacturing, education, associations, and government. There are leaders, writers, musicians, speakers, consultants, and artists. Each person brings their unique set of gifts in service to others.

At the same time I have met thousands of people who dislike their work. These people are not on purpose. They may complain about the organisation, their compensation, their fellow employees, and a host of other things. Their real problem is that they are not on purpose. When you are not on purpose you create stress, pain, and conflict for yourself. Your gifts lay within you, unopened, abandoned. Much has been said about what to do to motivate people. Meaning and purpose motivate people. Truly successful organisations are made up of people doing work they love toward a meaningful purpose

Many will say that they know what their gift is, but they can't make any money at it. There is a way to make money at anything. The problem isn't money. It's confidence. They really don't believe their gifts have value, and so they believe no one else will value them either.

Once you develop confidence, you begin to see opportunities. The world, and possibly the organisation you work in, have abundant opportunities for you to live your purpose. This brings up the other reason for not living on purpose. We tell ourselves that we are not getting the support we need from others. Our family, friends, and colleagues are not cheering us on.

From the day you are born you will receive comments, opinions and criticisms from others. You must choose whether you are living their dream or your own. You must decide that your purpose is too important to abdicate responsibility for it to others.

If the biggest problem is confidence, then how do we get the confidence? Here are some ideas for you: 

1. Listen to the still small voice within. Practise listening to your intuition and following it. This voice should trump all external voices when deciding how to live your life. Access this voice through prayer, meditation, or quiet contemplation.

2. Study and practise to develop your gifts. Confidence increases with knowledge and skill.

3. Let go of the negative opinions of others. You owe it to yourself to listen within and trust that inner voice rather than putting your trust in the opinions of others. Find people who will encourage and respect your gifts, because they will reflect back to you your growing inner confidence. On the other hand, listen carefully and non judgmentally to criticism. Valid criticism will show you where you need more learning and practise. Invalid criticism will test your resolve.

4. Don't waste your time comparing yourself to others. Certainly others may serve as models for you, but envy and negative comparison will not help you. Do your best with what you have now.

5. Make sure the purpose you are expressing is really yours, and not one assigned to you by someone else. Also, know that a purpose can be very simple. It isn't always romantic or grand, but it does feel good. I have had clerks in stores and servers in restaurants who have made my day. These amazing people were each living their purpose. I have met assembly line workers, custodians, and receptionists who were living their purpose. They brought total focus and joy to their work. Sometimes your purpose is not "out there somewhere", but it's right here in front of you. Live the purpose that feels right to you.

6. There are no good excuses for why you can't follow your purpose. Make time. At one point in my life I decided to hone in on my purpose. Every night before falling asleep, I asked the question: What is my purpose? I placed a notepad and pen next to my bed. When I awoke, I wrote down the first thing that came to mind. I did this for seven consecutive mornings. Once I defined my purpose, I listed all of the things I was good at and that I enjoyed doing down the left side of a piece of paper. Next, I listed all of the industries I could think of across the top of the page. I divided my paper into columns and rows, creating a matrix. I placed X's on my matrix wherever I saw a fit between skills/interests and industries. I highlighted the industries where I felt most excited about expressing my skills and interests. I decided to focus my attention on positions in the industries where my skills and interests fit and where I felt the greatest enthusiasm. Within a week I found an ad that matched my area of focus. I was hired within a two months.

Maybe you already know your purpose. Are you challenged enough? Can you be living your purpose at a higher level? Once you find your purpose it is important to continue learning and growing. Listen to the voice within and follow it. There is a reason you are here. Whether you see yourself as young or old, working or retired, you have a purpose. It is calling to you from deep within. Answer the call. Allow it to take hold of you. It is in living your purpose that you will find fulfilment.

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