Posts Tagged "positive thinking"

Your Future Rx: Attitude of Gratitude

Did you know your brain doesn’t know the difference between your thoughts and reality? Think about that. And believe it or not, it’s true.Your thoughts truly are your reality.So if you want to change your life, you first need to change your thoughts. Ha!That’s easier said than done, right? Adopt this, and it will help you right now:  —An attitude of gratitude helps you notice what is right in your life rather than noticing everything that is wrong. Let me say that again: noticing what is right, rather than noticing everything that is wrong. Listen to the words of Melody...

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If You Ever Catch on Fire…

Try to avoid looking in a mirror—I bet that will really throw you into a panic! This isn’t another one of those irritating tips you’ll read about positive thinking and positive thoughts…I know the last thing you want to hear is that’s it’s all in your head. The hardest part of staying positive is that validating the negative thoughts or fears feels good. It is comforting, especially if others agree with you, giving that sense of ‘you’re not alone.’ Negative thinking feels realistic, or soothes our pain, or eases our embarrassment....

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10 ‘Murphy-Like" Laws to Brighten Your Day

1. Woman’s Shopping Law of Physical Appearance – If the clothes fit, they’re ugly. 2. Law of Pumping Your Own Gas – After your fingers touch the wet gas cap, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee. 3. Doctors’ Law – If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you’ll feel better. But don’t make an appointment, and you’ll stay sick. 4. Law of Close Encounters –The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you ran out of the house...

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