Tag: Positive Thinking
Has anyone ever ‘made’ you feel like nothing?
Perhaps, back in your past, someone ‘made’ you feel like nothing. A parent, a teacher, a spouse, a friend? Perhaps someone is still doing this to you. If so, have a read about Willard Wigan MBE. Willard Wigan is learning disabled and does not even know how to read or write, yet he has an [...]
How to remain positive
Remaining positive is not always an easy task. For some, it is very hard indeed. In some situations it is hard to see how anything positive can come out of them. So how do we remain positive, even in difficult situations? By taking a different approach than we may have come across before. Same old [...]
Inspiring example of positive thinking
Here is an example of someone turning an extremely negative and unpleasant situation into a positive one, and in the process deriving personal benefit, besides being a blessing to others. Back in March 1945, W. Colvin Willams was on foot, walking behind a tank in France. When the tank hit a mine it exploded and [...]
If you think you can't – you can't.
Some of us may have read about this thinking business whereby if you think you can, then indeed you can. And vice versa. How many of us can recall key examples of this in action? Personally, I find real life examples inspiring and helpful. Especially if accompanied by images and a good background personal account. [...]
Recession is not bad! Be careful who you listen to and what you think.
Many years ago I recall listening to an astute businessman who, during an official recession in the UK, had the attitude of ‘What recession?’ The guy was not in denial, he simply refused to join the recession bandwagon and let it pollute his thoughts. Yes, pollute his thoughts. Sir Richard Branson, a billionaire and one [...]
Positive thinking is not optional. Life says so.
This article is a brief one; and designed to home in on a key truth. If you really and genuinely believe in the law of attraction, sowing and reaping, or anything similar, then it follows that you are more likely to realize that positive thinking is not optional. Negative thoughts bring negative results. This is [...]
Personal thoughts on health and an allergy.
Earlier this year I developed an allergy which resulted in Hives/Urticaria. Today I have it under control and rarely have to take antihistamines (partly because I have discovered the triggers (food/drink based and Somac – a prescribed medication). The allergy situation has been a nuisance, and at times very debilitating. At one stage things started [...]
Courage and Resilience
Courage can be defined as the ability to face fears with our heads held high. It is not the absence of fear which defines bravery. In fact, people experience fear everyday, and sometimes are even paralyzed by it. We are allowed to feel emotions such as fear. In fact, we should! Otherwise, we wouldn’t be [...]
Woe is me! Pity party anyone?
When times are tough, as with the current economic recession, it is often easy to give in to depression and constantly moan about the woes of life. There are so many worries to constantly think and moan about: bills to pay, family to care for, and so on. The problems never end. The fact is, [...]
What are you planting in your head?
“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” — Earl Nightingale What are you planting in your head? Whether we like it or not, laws of the universe such as the above will take effect simply because they exist. Just like the law of [...]
Unsure what to do in life?
Recently I wrote a forum post (private business forum) with some suggestions for a member who was uncertain about what to do. I have reproduced what I wrote here (unedited, apart from name being removed) for the benefit of a more general audience: I am not surprised your head is spinning in the circumstances. It [...]
Why I love being criticized.
How could I possibly love being criticized? This is the opposite to the norm. Do I have sensible, rational reasons? First off, let’s examine this quote: The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. Norman Vincent Peale Mr Peale is known for his positive [...]
Are You Having A Bad Day, Week, Month, Year?
How are you today? We get asked this so often don’t we. And mostly by people who really could not care less how we are. Many people even complain about the ‘awful weather’. At times I reply; “I’m enjoying it”. But then I’m a little strange. There is so much to complain about. Or is [...]
You Can Be!
We have all heard the terms or phrases… Wannabe Can’t be Won’t be Don’t be Often the words reverberate inside our heads. In fact, it can seem that these ideas are buried deep within our subconscious; lurking there ready to pounce on us when we need them the least! We need to change our thinking [...]
How and why I became a personal development blogger.
At times I get asked about how and why I became a personal development blogger. In fact, I wrote this post a while ago as a guest post for another blog. The other blog owner not only failed to even respond to my email, but also did not send a guest post for my blog [...]
Be careful who you listen to and what you make of it.
Other people, their comments, influence and ideas can be a big hindrance at times. Be careful. Make sure that other people, some who might be well meaning and even love you, do not hold you back. These people could be anyone. Parents, siblings, friends, lovers, spouses, teachers and so on. If they do. The world [...]
Is personal development hard work?
Is personal development hard work? Some people claim that it is. Some should know better. I am very wary of such statements for a number of reasons, some of which will be covered in this article. Before I start please let me fill you in on a brief background. I had an extremely bad emotional, [...]
Where does strength come from?
Life can be tough sometimes. Strength is often required. So where does strength come from? Arnold Schwarzenegger said: Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Are you running from your struggles? Many people do. Embrace and confront the [...]
The Need for Self-Confidence
We all have hidden fears that we don’t always want to share with friends or family. These fears often leave us paralyzed. When the need to overcome these fears is required, we often choose to take the easy way out: hide and run for cover. In order to succeed in life, we first have to [...]
Lesson in positive thinking from a paraplegic
Earlier today I covered positive thinking as part of an article. Later, I came across the news article which I have referenced later in this post. You know, we can be a miserable, nasty and negative lot. Many of us: Get uptight about even the slightest affront. Moan about trivia. Think disproportionately e.g: imagine bad [...]
