Positive Attitude: Dismissing Negative Thought

Positive Attitude: Dismissing Negative Thought


Imagine how our physical performance can be influenced by mental attitude… just for a minute. Contemplate, how we think and feel about things, will affect what we say, do, accomplish and pursue?  Then do a little exercise: Take a look at these two lists of words and then how they make you feel while and after reading them. Is the one more motivational or a downer? Why is that? Which one will move you to move mountains or flop back on the couch?

Confused
Cranky
Simple-minded
Feeble
Senile
Stressed
Frail
Fragile
Victim

Accomplished
Active
Dignified
Meaningful
Recognized
Distinguished
Elite
Wise
Empowered
In control

We are living, breathing, human systems , interacting with one another and the environment in which we live and exist. Some have argued that we are all connected and all part of the same reality, existence and energy dynamics. Thinking and feeling positively about ourselves, our health, abilities, future, success, day, opportunity, can definitely have an effect on how we approach others, view ourselves and tackle what we have to do and achieve.

Our thoughts and feelings are inextricably connected and now there are MRI studies that confirm that controlling these thoughts, increased mental focus, positive thoughts trumping negative can have a very real effect, which in turn has a great boding future for self-healing practices, exploration of how a positive disposition can affect your health.

Studies have also shown that more upbeat people, tend to be healthier, optimists tend to live longer (as much as 7 years, some claim), reflection and meditation can actually lower  stress-hormone levels in your body, to the point where you can inherently strengthen your immune system and live, be healthier. In a recent publication entitled “Pivot” by Zimmerman,  you will find the following quote: “Your attitude, even more than your aptitude, determines your altitude.” According to this musing and shared insights, wisdom,  we all seem to struggle profusely with  hot to get and keep, stay positive. We are at odds with our own attitudes, unable to tap into it to mobilize and enhance our lives. It is fundamental that we change our thinking about what and how we are and will be happy and successful, dismissing negative thought, critique and tripping up negative, sabotaging self-talk. Harnessing the power of not only positive thought, but positive decisions, action, plans and living. It is vast becoming the next big buzz-word, fad and trend – are you in the know?