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		<title>Thinking Positive Thoughts</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With everything that goes on around us everyday be it at work or at home and if you add in a family. It could be a real struggle to maintain positive thoughts. Did you know that your body reacts to your current emotions? So if you have negative emotions you could ultimately encourage negative thoughts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With everything that goes on around us everyday be it at work or at home and if you add in a family. It could be a real struggle to maintain positive thoughts. Did you know that your body reacts to your current emotions? So if you have negative emotions you could ultimately encourage negative thoughts too. This can highly affect you in a bad way. It can affect your sleep patterns, your energy levels, your appetite, how you relate with other people especially your family and friends.</p>
<p>If you call a friend and they do not pick up or call back. Do not let that affect you, they could be busy with their own lives. Maybe driving, occupied at their occupation or maybe just dealing with some issues in their own life. If you strive to maintain positive thoughts you will almost always be able to go ahead with positive action.</p>
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</a>Never fear being initiative</strong>. Go look for your friends and family. Be sharing with your feels and do not forget to always engage in laughter. <strong>Do not set goals that are impossible to achieve. If you should have a problem, the best way to deal with it is to break it down into smaller sections that you can handle easier and with less stress</strong>. You should also try to focus on what you have achieved, this means things that you can do and not things that you can.</p>
<p>It is impossible to be positive every minute of every day. That is something that other people do not accept. Always remember that negative thoughts will probably lead you on a downward spiral of negative thoughts. Never fear sending yourself positive messages which can be things like, I can, I will, I am good, I can do this.</p>
<p>The secret really is to keep the focus on things that you can do, and not those things that you can not do. When it comes to setting standards for yourself keep them attainable, even standards for others too. Deal with your problems in small easy to handle sections and enjoy your success. Always remember you are great, and you know exactly what gives you that good feeling. You know and You choose.</p>
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		<title>Positive Mental Attitude Formula</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you are wondering how to achieve and maintain a positive mental attitude. The funny thing is many people think their attitude is positive when in reality it is not. You probably do not understand that having an attitude is not the same as having a feeling. You induce your own state of mind by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you are wondering how to achieve and maintain a positive mental attitude. The funny thing is many people think their attitude is positive when in reality it is not. You probably do not understand that having an attitude is not the same as having a feeling. You induce your own state of mind by controling whether your attitude is positive or not.</p>
<p>You do not have to factor in any outside factors not even money or success. It is very simply, the dedication you have to your thoughts. You will be glad to know that there is a formula you can use to ensure that you achieve a postive mental attitude. It may sound a little corny, but it is important for you to understand that all positive thinking lessons sound like that. The challenge is for you to make it make sense for you in your own mind.</p>
<p><strong>1.</strong> Be In The Company Of Positive Things &amp; People</p>
<p><strong>2.</strong> Expose yourself to Positive books, CDs &amp; Tapes</p>
<p><strong>3.</strong> Communicate In A Positive Way</p>
<p><strong>4.</strong> Believe You Can Acheive It</p>
<p><strong>5.</strong> Don&#8217;t Listen To People Who Put You Down</p>
<p><strong>6.</strong> Start Right Now And Work On It Daily.</p>
<p><a href="http://stepsofpositivethinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/positivementalattitude.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-21" title="positivementalattitude" src="http://stepsofpositivethinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/positivementalattitude-300x137.jpg" alt="positive mental attitude" width="300" height="137" /></a>There you have it a simple formula. However, you have to study and acheive the self discipine of the whole process. You should also incoporate the essense of living with a positive mental attitude daily. For example, read two pages of a postive book each morning. Attitude is something that you gain daily, and you can also pass this on to other people around you. Instant Postive attitude does not exist, wish we could say the same for negative attitude.</p>
<p>Positive Mental Attitude is evident in younger children, three or two years old. Noone has told them that they can not do anything, they think they can. Our world right now has too much negativety and it is up to you to spend your time the right way. Most of us spend hours watching negative news or reading it. It is impossible to achieve a positive attitude this way.</p>
<p>If you have to deal with a negative thing, do it for a thirty seconds then swith back to your positive self. When you hear someone say they are having a lousy day, it is usually the result of their negative attitude. Allow yourself to have bad minutes, but then let it go and continue. It allows you to return to yourself. Never be mad at someone for more than an hour it is not worth it.</p>
<p>In order to be the most positive person you can be, you have to eliminate all the negative people and things. Your concentration should shift to positive thoughts and actions. Remember, negative is always a reaction whilst positive is your own personal process.</p>
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		<title>Eight Proven Steps For Positive Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sure positive thinking is a good idea but everyone wants to take steps that they are sure will actually work. The first thing you should do is keep the end in mind and be proactive. Visualizing where you want to be and having a mission for how you are going to achieve it will definitely [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Sure positive thinking is a good idea but everyone wants to take steps that they are sure will actually work. The first thing you should do is keep the end in mind and be proactive. Visualizing where you want to be and having a mission for how you are going to achieve it will definitely keep you on track. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">The next thing you have to do is know your values and what you stand for. Stick to your values so that when you are in trouble you will not compromise them. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">It is better for you to prevent actions that you would like to avoid by first knowing how you feel inside. This will help your actions reflect the way that you feel inside, and not contradict your values and what you stand for. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">The next step is, to find variety to keep you interested. Switch it up from time to time if you are doing the same constant thing you will find yourself bored. Take out time to smell the flowers. Just appreciate everything that is around you and what you have achieved this will keep you sane and also very importantly humble. Love people and serve them. Love is a power that rewards people in relationships that matter and find a lot of happiness. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">You must also have faith. Have faith in yourself and what you can do. If you have faith you will be surprised at what you can actually achieve. After this you must know that you are made for greatness. Everybody leaves a legacy whether it be a good thing or a bad thing. Try to always leave a positive legacy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Potential plus positive influence equals personal greatness remember that formula. Finally you must remember that things do not always turn out as expected. No matter how much you try, unpredicted obstacles sometimes occur so just make sure that you keep the positive hope and faith alive.</span></p>
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		<title>The Effect Of Positive Thinking On Medical Recovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For all those people out there that still had doubts about positive thinking and what it could do for you in your life, here is another reason for you to consider. Positive thinking can actually be used as part of your medical treatment. Patients who have had heart problems who have a positive outlook on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">For all those people out there that still had doubts about positive thinking and what it could do for you in your life, here is another reason for you to consider. Positive thinking can actually be used as part of your medical treatment. Patients who have had heart problems who have a positive outlook on their situation and in life are less likely to die in the decade after their diagnoses than those who are depressed, sad and have no hope about their situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">A Group of researchers from </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Duke</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">University</span></st1:placetype><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444"> </span><st1:placename><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Medical</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444"> in </span><st1:place><st1:city><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Durham</span></st1:city><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">, </span><st1:state><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">North Carolina</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444"> actually discovered that in a study with heart patients. Those patients who were more optimistic were 30 to 50 per cent less likely to die in the 10 years following their diagnoses than those who are more pessimistic about their situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">However you do not necessarily have to suffer from something serious for you to think positive about, to help you live longer. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #444444">It has always been an assumption that thinking positive in your every day life will help you live longer. But now a study supports the idea that having a positive attitude can actually help you live a healthy life. It’s </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">not only for heart surgeries, even just from surgery on your leg, having </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #444444">a positive attitude can do wonders for recovery. There have been studies that spanned 30 years and looked at the attitudes of patients after surgery. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #444444">Now even with all this information many people still choose not to believe </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">the effects of positive thinking on medical recovery</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #444444">. They still have doubts and just simply laugh it off. However when you really think about it, what does one really have to lose? Either they can just sit there feel bad about themselves and mope about the situation that they are in, or they could try some positive thinking and slowly but surely it will help them get better and live a longer life. If you simply have determination and the will to live your situation might get a lot better.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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		<title>How To Think Positive And Stop Thinking Negative</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Positive thinking is a good trait that if everyone had in their lives would make the world a lot better of a place to live in. But the funny thing is that not everyone agrees that positive thinking is a good thing. People who think negatively often think they are being very realistic and that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Positive thinking is a good trait that if everyone had in their lives would make the world a lot better of a place to live in. But the funny thing is that </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">not everyone agrees that positive thinking is a good thing. People who think negatively often think they are being very realistic and that positive thinkers are just lying to themselves. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">These people must realize that thinking positively, no matter what happens, or what the situation maybe means you are far more likely to succeed in life because you do not give up so early and you like to remain optimistic. The longer you try and put effort into a situation, the more probable it is you are going to succeed. That is just simple logic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444"><span> </span>Negative thinkers must realize this. Positive thinkers do not always expect everything to work out, in fact they know things are going to go wrong but they do know how to apply a positive spin when things go wrong. They know how to add an &#8216;at least&#8217; in their sentence when stuff fails to go as planned. For example, they would say &#8220;I didn&#8217;t get the job but <em>at least</em> I know what to say at the next interview when I go for a job like that.&#8221; is a perfect example of an at least situation. That is being realistic and at the same time not letting yourself get too down about a situation, realizing that there is hope for another time.</p>
<p>Positive thinking is a huge personal asset and negative thinking is definitely a liability. There are always positives in superficially negative experiences, such as what you learnt from your mistakes or the way hard experiences can make you stronger and better person in the end. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Finally here is another good reason why you should lean towards positive instead of negative thinking, research has shown positive thinking is actually good for your health. Optimists have better immune systems and tend to live longer and happier lives.</span></p>
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		<title>How To Visualize Positive Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:48:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Positive thinking has to be one of the most important key aspects that we must have if we would like to even think about having success. However simply having a positive attitude alone will not do the job, you have to also be able to visualize that result which you would like to achieve. If [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Positive thinking has to be one of the most important key aspects that we must have if we would like to even think about having success. However simply having a positive attitude alone will not do the job, you have to also be able to visualize that result which you would like to achieve.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>If you take a moment and visualize the end result that you want, you will be more likely to take certain actions so that you may achieve it. Now everybody knows that life is not perfect and that you will come to face problems time and time again. Some of the factors that will help you to make sure that you visualize your goal while maintaining a positive attitude so that you may have a positive out come. Once you have these two elements set in your head you will be motivated to overcome all types of obstacles.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Take for example a person that is about to do a speech who is nervous. If they stay and think positive for the whole time and visualize the end and that it will come soon, they will not do so bad. Take another example, a competitive swimmer about to get up on the block for a race, if they visualize how their race is going to be and themselves winning at the end chances are they will be a lot more motivated and driven to just that and the end results will hopefully be in their favor. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>To visualize something is to use your imagination which is an open field with absolutely no restrictions. If you visualize your goal and also add that special element of positive thinking, it can make a change whether it is small or big however any change is better than no change at all.</span></p>
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		<title>How To Be A Healthy Man With The Positive Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are running out of the strength and power to make your dream come true, you will be the man with out the spirit. You should know that the negative thinking will hold you down. The motivation and inspiration are necessary for you. It is the easy method by simply telling your self &#8220;I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="article_text">If you are running out of the strength and power to make your dream come true, you will be the man with out the spirit. You should know that the negative thinking will hold you down. The motivation and inspiration are necessary for you. It is the easy method by simply telling your self &#8220;I can do it, I can do it and I can do it&#8221;. Just keep it in your mind. You will build the power of your mind by controlling the thought and behaviors. The easy example is &#8220;In the first day, I will walk for 10 meters. In the second day, I will walk longer than the first day at 12 meters. And in the third day, I will walk for 15 meters.&#8221;. This is the ideal thinking for empowering your mind. Your negative thinking will be destroyed by the thought in your control. The other negative reflection is the word &#8220;I will do it later.&#8221;. It is the procrastination. The laziness is the devil. It will make your muscles and joints to the weakness state. This will introduce the healthy problems to you.</p>
<p>You need to make a goal and try to get it. You should to create the plan that will help you to get the goal and do it everyday or every time you can. You will never give up; it is the sign of the weakness and the lacking of aspiration. Some time you need faith to stay strong. But the positive thinking is the main idea.</p>
<p>The healthier&#8217;s life needs the positive attitude. You can stop and rest but not all the time until you reaches the goal. If you have the hard problems or lack of motivation, you should remember the word &#8220;I can do it.&#8221;. It will keep your mind open and head up. You do not waste the time on something that you can not change but you will pay attention to the things that you can change.</p>
<p>The admitting you feeling and expressing them are the things for you to keep you stay positive. Sometime if you feel depressed, you can say it aloud. It is not the wrong. But it will be in the right time, right place and right person. You can talk to your friends about how you feel. You do not blame yourself but you should try to discover the cause of the problems and solving them with the positive thinking. You should know what you want and how to get it.</p>
<p>This is the method that will help you to get what you want. Just try to talk with the positive idea, you will get the motivation from everyone you are talking to. And try to seek some support from your friends and family.</p>
<p>When you reach the goal, you will reward your self with the things that you like. You will stay with your plans no matter what. You will keep your mind set for the positive think. These methods will make you feel better. If you have a good mind, you will have a good health, too.</p>
<p><strong>About Author</strong><br />
Navivar Athi is a pharmacist. Her websites are: <a href="http://www.onlinehomeimprovementcatalog.com/">Online Home Improvement Catalog</a> , <a href="http://www.automotiveinformationonline.com/">Automotive NEWS</a> and <a href="http://www.onlinebusinessandfinance.com/">Finance Insurance Business Manager</a>.</p>
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		<title>Positive Thinking- Finding Happiness</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, universities and other groups conducted surveys and studies to find out &#8220;What brings happiness to people?&#8221; The following steps are a few of the answers they received. Step #1: Doing good. There is a universal law that states that there&#8217;s absolutely no happiness in doing wrong. Individuals who do wrong, or live the untruth, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="article_text">Recently, universities and other groups conducted surveys and studies to find out &#8220;What brings happiness to people?&#8221; The following steps are a few of the answers they received. Step #1: Doing good. There is a universal law that states that there&#8217;s absolutely no happiness in doing wrong. Individuals who do wrong, or live the untruth, feel the pain of anxiety, stress, dispair, resentment, distrust, insecurity, fear and pessimism. Breaking a universal law empowers others to be in command of your life, such as a judge, jailer or warden, etc. Doing good is the primary step in being a happy person.</p>
<p>Step #2: Control. People report that they are happiest when they are in control of their lives. Self-control and being in command of one&#8217;s destiny brings great amounts of freedom and feelings of security. People who possess a powerful mental self and are able to control their physical self are happiest.</p>
<p>Step #3: Seek the positive. Those who are optimistic constantly anticipate the best. They have hope for the future and dwell on the positive things in life. They utilize the positive side of their subconscious mind by conciously thinking optimistic thoughts. Consider that your mind is like a stage and you can control the players on your stage. You choose between thinking positively or negetively; it is your choice.</p>
<p>Step #4: Faith in a higher power. Researchers discovered that those who have faith in a higher power are happier than those who don&#8217;t. The majority of people who recover from a serious drug or alcohol addiction feel the need of a higher power than themselves. Faith in the unknown can be a satisfying experience.</p>
<p>Step #5: Close relationships. The single most powerful force in life is love. To love and be loved is the highest human experience. The amount of happiness in our life depends on the amount of love we have in our life. To see how powerful love is just look at the people who don&#8217;t receive enough love- it&#8217;s terribly damaging to a person to be rejected, lonely and unloved.</p>
<p>Step #6: Meaningful activity. The happiest people in life have meaningful activities that they enjoy such as work, hobbies or other activities they participate in. People who don&#8217;t look forward to going to work, don&#8217;t have a job, or other meaningful activity experience unhappiness.</p>
<p>Step #7: Helping others. Researchers learned that one key activity common in happy people was helping others. Helping other people provided them with great happiness and deep feelings of fulfillment. Life is a mirror and those who give, get back. What is it that people receive when they help others? It&#8217;s an interesting question to consider.</p>
<p>Step #8: Forgiveness. Successful, happy people forgive not only others, but themselves as well. They fully grasp the fact that to err is human-that life is full of trials that help one grow. They recognize that others are human too and they treat others how they would like to be treated. Unsuccessful, unhappy people do the opposite.</p>
<p>The very first step that unhappy people must take to find permanent happiness is to become self-aware. Self-awareness through cognitive restructuring is effective therapy for self inflicted issues. The point is that if people aren&#8217;t happy it is their fault. Nobody can make them happy except themselves.</p>
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<p><strong>About Author</strong><br />
Larry Lloyd is the founder of <a href="http://www.accilifeskills.com/introduction.php">American Community Corrections Institute</a> (ACCI), which sponsors a news blog about <a href="http://www.cognitivelifeskills.com/">criminal behavior</a> and related issues.</p>
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		<title>Positive Thinking Stories</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes people under estimate the power of positive thinking. You can use motivation and positive thinking to help achieve anything that you would like to achieve. Your goal could be losing weight, buying a house, get a new job, or anything you decide. Here is an example of a positive thinking story. There was a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Sometimes people under estimate the power of positive thinking. You can use motivation and positive thinking to help achieve anything that you would like to achieve. Your goal could be losing weight, buying a house, get a new job, or anything you decide.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Here is an example of a positive thinking story. There was a guy named Joe who worked for a company and was trying to use that money to pay his bills and pay his way for post secondary education. Unfortunately one day something not too pleasant happened, he got fired from his job and he did not exactly know what the reason was. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">However one day he found out that it was not that he was doing anything bad it is just that the company had to lay off a number of people and he happened to be one of them. After hearing this he was quite depressed however he was reading some positive thinking books which helped him change the way that he was feeling about his situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">He realized that the job gave him good experience and something beneficial that he could add to his resume. He was motivated to find another job this time something that he knew would be permanent and maybe benefit him even more then the other one did. The best thing that happened to him was that within three weeks the job called him back to offer him a permanent position within the company. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">This was definitely something positive. Sometimes you must realize that even though something bad happens in your life something positive is sure to follow if you stay positive. Remember that many people cruise through life not having a clue about what they want, and just simply react to what comes along, they either choose to accept it or reject it. It is up to you to choose what you want to do.</span></p>
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		<title>Positive Thinking Phrases</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scientists have actually proven by their studies that people who think negatively and who use negative phrases are a lot more likely to be depressed, less successful in life, and less pleasant to be around when compared to people who think positively, surround themselves with positive people and say positive phrases. Positive thinking phrases were [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Scientists have actually proven by their studies that people who think negatively and who use negative phrases are a lot more likely to be depressed, less successful in life, and less pleasant to be around when compared to people who think positively, surround themselves with positive people and say positive phrases. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">Positive thinking phrases were actually made famous by a man named Norman Vincent Peale. He wrote a best selling book titled ‘The Power Of Positive Thinking’. They are simple to come up with and can even be used by children. They are effective and a powerful device that will help improve your communication skills with people and make you be a more pleasant person to hang around. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">It does not have to be difficult to come up with simple non negative sentences. Positive affirmations are sentences that you come up with and you repeat over. They are beneficial to you because if you a constantly making affirmations, you can not be thinking negative. The way you use positive thinking phrases is important and it involves you making dedicated efforts to remember and repeat the same positive sentences over and over again.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">In other words, you may be covering already existent negative thoughts with the positive feelings that block your mind. To make your positive sentences truly effective, they should be said in the present tense, be said in a positive manner, and also give you a normal emotional reward. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: #444444">The first thing to do when changing your attitude is changing the way your conversation goes. The biggest difference between two people is their attitudes. For some people learning can be something that is enjoyable and exciting. Unfortunately for others, it can be a drudgery thing. There are also those people for whom learning is just okay, something that is required of them on the road to a good job. It is therefore really your choice what you want to do and w</span></p>
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