No Nonsense Guide to Positive Thinking

The cup is either half-full, or half empty. Your attitude controls your altitude. Stinkin thinkin makes your life smell. In this brief article, I am going to show you how to enjoy a positive lifestyle.

• Why is everybody always pickin on me?
• Joe Btfsplk.
• What can I do?
• Living the Positive Life

1. There are two songs with the lyrics why is everybody always pickin on me? There are times when you can feel that the whole world is out to get you. You can put your tail between your legs and slink off in frustration, or you can pull yourself up by your bootstrap. A positive attitude is an option, not a chore. Contrary to what you may think, the world is not out to get you. Your close friends like you to succeed and be happy. Avoid all others.


2. Joe Btfsplk was the cartoon character in the Lil Abner comic strip. He walked around with a cloud over his head while raining all the time. I am sure you have felt you had a cloud over your head, and it rained on every parade you had. The expression "every cloud has a silver lining" is more than a euphemism. Many times while flying an airplane, I have climbed through the clouds to a beautiful sunny day on top of the clouds. Either you can choose to operate under the cloud, or you can climb into the sunshine. Again, the choice is yours.


3. There are some things that you can do to change your attitude:
1. Stop it! Stop thinking negative thoughts - it is easier than you think.
2. Begin by thinking about the good things that you have (home, job, and family).
3. Read a positive thinking book.
4. Tape some positive quotes to your bathroom mirror - read them daily.
5. Listen to positive thinking tapes and videos.
6. If you are a religious person, read the Bible, Koran or the Torah.
7. Meditate, whether you are religious or not. Clear your thoughts.


4. A positive lifestyle is entirely possible and to be desired. You can look at your life as a glass of water - half-full or half-empty. Living your life is a choice. You can choose what comes into your mind. Speaking good, positive thoughts and words will soon having you thinking like that. Speaking negative words will have you thinking negative.

So, what is it going to be? A life filled with optimism and joy, or a negative, miserable life with the rain falling every day. Remember, the choice is totally yours. When you meet someone, who filled with hatred, negative speaking, make a hasty retreat, and remind yourself do not do that again!

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