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Positive Thinking


Positive thinking


Positive thinking


Contents

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Thinking

1. Concept
2. Taxonomy
3. Methods
II. Positive thinking

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Concept
Characteristics
Why?
Benefits

III. Practice

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3C
Stress management
Tips


Concepts

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1. Conceptual thinking
Concept 1: (dialectical materialism)
Conscious Thinking is the surface of
conscious awareness.
Concept 2: (The practical approach)
Thinking is Attitude.


Taxonomy
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Second level
Third level
Fourth level
Fifth level

. Taxonomy

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Positive thinking
Negative thinking
Wasteful thinking


Positive thinking


Negative thinking


Negative thinking


Negative thinking


Wasteful thinking
What are the most common "drag you down, get in
the way of success" thoughts?

• Defeatist
• Cynical
• Vindictive

• Blame/ Fault
• Wishful
• Self-pity
• Worrisome
• Jealous
• Pre-argumentative
• Post-argumentative
• Procrastinatory


Thinking and Life


Ex: Husband’s coming home late
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Speculation 1: go drinking with friends? go dating with secretary
? car accident? ...

- Body:
+ face reflects anxiety, stress,
+ words show irritability, restlessness,
+ action: call neighbors, parents, friends, and when no results feel
restless and angry

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Relationships: bother others.

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Atmosphere: tense, angry and depressed.


Ex: Husband’s coming home late

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Speculation 2: urgent meeting? meet
friends to build up a social relationship?
go for parents' party!


Ways of thinking

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Critical Thinking
Six Thinking Hats


Critical thinking


Six thinking hat


Positive thinking

Concept

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A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy,
health and a successful outcome of every
situation and action


Ten Traits Of Positive Thinking

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1. Optimism
2. Enthusiasm
3. Belief
4. Integrity
5. Courage
6. Confidence
7. Determination
8. Patience
9. Calmness
10. Focus


10 Characteristics of Positive Thinking People

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1. They see problems as challenges.

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5. They count their blessing.

2. They enjoy their lives.
3. They always open their minds to welcome ideas and suggestions.
4. They immediately expel any negative thought as soon as it crosses their
minds.
6. They don’t listen to gossips.
7. They don’t make excuses but act straightaway.
8. They apply positive way of speaking.
9. They carry positive body language.
10. They care about their self image.


Why positive thinking?

“You are what you think. You feel what you want”

Benefits


10 Benefits of Positive Thinking

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Better stress management
Better health
Self Confidence
Better Decision Making
Increases Focus
Improves Time management.
More Success in Life.
Attracts good things
Less Fear
A happier life