The Power Of Positive Thinking

The Oxford English Dictionary defines optimism as having "hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome of something; a tendency to take a favourable or hopeful view."Unlike optimal thinking which is realistic in nature, being optimistic means one expects the best possible outcome from any given situation. This is usually referred to in psychology as dispositional optimism.However,some scholars beg to differ.They prefer to refer to optimisim as the way one explains life events-The explanatory style.
Another issue is what are the factors causing the positive attitude in life.Although it is still debatable whether it is hereditary,there is a consensus among a larger part of the scientific elite that it has to do more with social factors and little with biological factors.The hereditary argument is reasonable based on traits like intelligence and temperament which come out clearly in a positive minded person and which have genetic/hereditary explanations.Optimism may also be linked to health.
The opposite of optimism is pessimism.Then there is "panglossianism" which describes baseless optimism of the sort exemplified by the beliefs of Pangloss from Voltaire's Candide, which place emphasis on free will. The phrase "panglossian pessimism" has been used to describe the pessimistic position that, since this is the best of all possible worlds, it is impossible for anything to get any better.
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that feeds the mind with thoughts that are conductive to overall success.Mind positioning towards the best things in life.Anticipation of joy,health and a successful outcome of every situation and action.Recall the saying "be careful what you wish for,"and so it is with positive thinking.
Attitudes are contagious and could affect the general mood of an individual.Most people prefer being around positive people,since they are less likely to dampen their spirits in trying times. People are more disposed to help us if we are positive, and they dislike and avoid anyone portraying negativity.
The opposite of optimism is pessimism.Then there is "panglossianism" which describes baseless optimism of the sort exemplified by the beliefs of Pangloss from Voltaire's Candide, which place emphasis on free will. The phrase "panglossian pessimism" has been used to describe the pessimistic position that, since this is the best of all possible worlds, it is impossible for anything to get any better.
Negative attitude has it's effects on one's general wellbeing.Negative minds bring up negative and unhappy moods and actions. When the mind is negative, poisons are released into the blood, which cause more unhappiness and negativity. This is the way to failure, frustration and disappointment.It could also have some health repercussions.
There are several ways you can take up a positive attitude.It's not easy but it is attainable.One needs to be fully disciplined and committed to get the best out of a positive oriented way of life.
1.Take affirmirtive action and walk your talk.Don't just maintain blind faith.Faith without work is dead.
2.Affirm to yourself and get yourself to believe that each moment is perfect regardless of it's outcome.Accept defeat just like you embrace success.Let them be two identical entities with different implications.The one giving you timeless lessons and the other rewarding you for your efforts.

3. Count your blessings.Make do with what you have and utilise the resources available to you and you will rarely drift in to the desperate mode of the man in need.Internalise the idea that "to each his own" and we ought to accept the hand that fate deals to us.

4.Always maintain your a sense of humour.Humour is good for your overallhealth as it lightens your countenance and relaxes your body.It also triggers the right hormones in the body thus enabling us to stay lively and healthy.

5. Believe that you are the architect of your destiny. No one can take your passionate future from you except for you! Create your life authentically. As long as there's still breath in your body, there is no end to how much you can accomplish in a lifetime. The concept of thinking big is all about enjoying your work, which would lead to celebrate a discovery that is born within your hands. Watch everything flow into place with perfect, passionate precision.
6."Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the wicked.":Psalms 1:1.I would also recommend checking your company.Hang around those that bring out the best in you.Positive minded individuals or people with fruitful thoughts and avoid company that will take you on a self idolisation trip.This is where you concentrate on what you don't have and compare yourself with others,one of the greatest injustice that man can do to themselves.
7.Beware of what you read,watch and your activities.Read inspirational and motivational books like the bible,watch programmes that deal with cooping with life situations,for instance,DR PHIL or OPRAPH;listen to inspirational music.Remember what gets in your head or the brain input equals the general body output.Your mental food reflects your body maturity,therefore,"watch what you eat".
I recommend "the power of positive thinking" by Victor Naaman for a comprehensive picture of the power of positive thinking;i would also advice one to go for poetic inspiration from the desiderata by Max Ehrmann .
Even if i wanted i wouldn't summarise this topic with these few ideas.It is a large concept and with in depth implications.It is a field of study and a topic of research with numerous findings.The important thing is that it is the right way to live our lives.Be positive,think positive,live positive and live the rest to the forces that control our destiny.