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How to Think Positive Thoughts Today!
Most of us, no matter how hard we try to stay on the sunny side of life, fall prey to negative thinking sometimes. Negative thoughts tend to be stuck in the past (regret, guilt, resentment, etc.) or in the future (worry). They keep us from enjoying the present. As awful as these thoughts make us feel, then, is there a way to make them go away so we can regain our equilibrium and be happy?
The answer is, yes.
How to Think Positive Thoughts
“See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.” says the Dalai Lama.
It takes effort to choose happiness. But you can do it, starting right now: catch yourself in the act of being negative (thinking or acting negatively) and immediately stop and redirect your energies. With practice, you’ll become more positive.
1. Tell yourself, “STOP” anytime you’re having a negative thought. Just stop it in its tracks before it ends up being a neative worry loop that runs through your head all day long. As soon as you stop it, you take away its energy. This is super important because if you give these thoughts energy by paying attention to them and feeding them with similar thoughts, they become incredibly powerful. And there goes your day. So to keep them from snowballing, stay “STOP.” There will be days when this is hard, but persist. Don’t let those negative thoughts take hold. Zap them of their energy and deliberately turn your focus onto something positive: either something completely different, or simply your ideal desired outcome.
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2014/05/how-to-think-positive-thoughts-today.html
