How to Expect the Best
Written by Jerry on August 18, 2009 – 11:38 pm -Do you ever find yourself getting stuck in negative thought patterns and expecting the worst possible outcome in just about every situation?
It’s a common mind-set that can be difficult to change when you finally decide you’ve had enough. Unfortunately, negative thoughts tend to breed like rabbits and multiply on their own – even when you’re not consciously trying to think negatively the thoughts keep spinning.
The good news is that turning a negative outlook into a positive one just takes a bit of patience and practice until the positive thoughts begin to take over. You will never be 100% positive but, it’s possible to be positive much more often than you are negative.
Here are three simple steps to begin developing your positive expectations on a daily basis:
1. Develop self-awareness to recognize negative expectations.
One problem with negative thoughts is that they often form below your conscious level of awareness, and you get so used to them being in your head that you don’t even notice them anymore. To turn the tide of negativity, you’ll have to develop a strong level of self-awareness. A good way to start is by performing self-checks several times a day at random times. Pay attention first to how you feel. If you’re feeling positive and productive, most likely you’ve been thinking positive thoughts.
However, if you notice that you’re feeling grouchy, pessimistic or stressed, you’re probably focusing more on negative thoughts.
When that happens:
2. Challenge and change the negative thoughts.
Believe it or not, it’s fairly easy to challenge and change your negative thoughts with a little willpower and concentration. For example, if you find yourself feeling that you might not finish your work on time, you might try a little bit of self-talk like this: “Okay, so I’m feeling kind of worried right now, but really everything is okay. I’m strong, I’m smart and I’m capable of finishing my work on time. I’ll do my best and everything will work out fine.” Even though nothing has changed in your outer circumstances, this kind of self-talk can get you feeling and acting more positive.
3. Develop a general positive outlook.
At the same time, while you’re changing negative your thoughts to positive, work daily on developing a the general positive expectation habit. Each day when you wake up, affirm confidently, “Today is going to be a great day!
Everything will go my way and I’ll remain positive no matter what comes my way.”
When you encounter challenges, see them as opportunities to learn and grow. Perception is 99% of your reality! If you simply work on shifting the way you look at the experiences of your life, you can easily, over time, shift your negative thought habits.
The more you focus on changing your mindset to the positive, the more you’ll empower yourself to create better and more postive circumstances in your life.
Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying better opportunities more often and attracting other likeminded, positive people to connect with.
Never Stop Exploring Life!
Jerry L Saunders, RM
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4 Attraction Thieves
Written by Jerry on February 4, 2009 – 3:11 pm -Four Attraction Thieves
Nothing is worse than having a dream for yourself and having constant problems getting in the way and keeping you from it. The sad truth is those barriers to your dreams are usually self-created. Manifesting your desires may be hindered by four thieves operating on a daily basis in your life.
Everything you do is a choice and a choice always produces an outcome. Once you understand this, you might call it taking a personal responsibility for yourself. If your life isn’t flowing in the direction you wish, then maybe it is time to investigate these four thieves. Read more »
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