Success Information

Why Positive Thinking Doesnt Work!


There was someone I used to work with who, well aware
of their tendency to look at the negative side of things,
used to constantly tell themselves to "think more
positively".

This was said with such a feeling of desperation that I just
knew that not only would they NOT think positively, they
would probably go even further into negative thinking. The
mere fact that they kept pushing themselves to "think
positively" was a sign that this would ultimately be
counterproductive.

So many of us have interpreted the desire to be positive
thinkers in a very narrow and ultimately ineffective way.
The push to be positive often results in ignoring our
true feelings. Instead of recognizing that we don't always
feel positive and learning how to convert and turn round our
feelings, it so often ends up with us denying them
altogether.

The Law of Attraction, as defined by Abraham Hicks states
that "you attract to yourself what you give your attention
and energy to, whether wanted or unwanted".

One reason why positive thinking doesn't work is that our
focus is in the wrong place. So we say "I don't want to be
ill" and believe that this thought will prevent us from
being ill. So where is our focus? On being ill!
Because the Universe doesn't recognize "not" or "don't".
How many times have you told yourself NOT to forget
something and then what happens? Oops you've forgotten it!

Another reason why positive thinking doesn't work is that we
often veil our negative feelings with a positive surface.
So we say "I want a loving relationship". Sounds good
right? Except that underneath there is the hidden message
that having a loving relationship wouldn't even be an issue
- unless you'd been in one or a series of not so loving
relationships.

So it's the hidden message and negative feeling around it,
that is still coming through. Ultimately, you're still
pushing against something and it's still
counterproductive. You're likely to attract more unloving
relationships, even though you THINK you've stated
otherwise.

How can you begin to reverse this? Rather than focusing on
your thoughts, focus on your feelings about a given
situation or what you would like the situation to be. Start
to visualise and sense what you truly desire. Focus on
ramping up good, positive, energetic feelings about what
you desire, rather than the thought.

Practically you can do this by building a "creation box" of
pictures, ideas, notes, to stimulate your imagination of how
you'd like things to be. Appreciating lifes abundance in
what you already have by keeping an appreciation journal,
feeling and acting like the prosperous person you actually
are and channelling your good feelings into what you desire.

In fact, instead of being a positive thinker, aim to become
a positive feeler - it's much more visceral and real. Live
your life as though you already have what you desire and
you'll make way for it to come to you.

Julie Plenty helps writers, artists and photographers
prosper in their business by helping them build a strong
personal foundation, because they ARE their business. For
more self growth and personal development articles, and to
sign up for her Life Design newsletter, visit:
http://www.self-help-personal-development.com


MORE RESOURCES:

China Daily

High-resolution GeoEye-1 satellite launch a success
Newsday, NY - 11 hours ago
AP VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A super-sharp Earth-imaging satellite was launched into orbit yesterday from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the Central ...
GeoEye-1 Gains Success With VAFB Launch SatNews Publishers
all 472 news articles


Robot magnifies success in delicate medical procedures
Chicago Tribune, United States - 11 hours ago
By Bill Hendrick | Cox News Service ATLANTA—Hunched over a huge gray console that looks like a giant video game, Dr. Nikhil Shah presses his face against ...


Math program + students = success
Arizona Republic, AZ - 12 hours ago
by Ofelia Madrid - Sept. 7, 2008 12:00 AM A math program that is boosting elementary student math scores on the AIMS test recently received a lift of its ...


Washington Times

Editorial: Convention success we can build on
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 16 hours ago
To everyone who planned, volunteered, policed or devoted their time in any other way to making the RNC the success that it was, congratulations and thank ...
Host Committee and Cities Declare Republican National Convention a ... MarketWatch
RNC a success, planners say Pioneer Press
RNC host committee declares convention a success Fort Mills Times
WCCO - Minnesota Public Radio
all 434 news articles


Vikings expect success with mix of new, old
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 18 hours ago
After adding some high-priced free agents and promising draft choices to several quality holdovers, the pieces of the puzzle seem to be in place for the ...
Fear the Four: The Vikings' defensive line doesn't have a nickname Pioneer Press
Jared Allen: Their worst nightmare Minneapolis Star Tribune
all 38 news articles


The Associated Press

No athletic dept at Vandy, but much success
The Associated Press - Sep 6, 2008
But Vanderbilt says the real success is an athletics program that is no longer viewed as an appendage, a side business for entertaining students and donors. ...


DNR: Turkey, grouse hunters should find success
Chicago Tribune, United States - Sep 6, 2008
AP MADISON, Wis. - State wildlife officials say prospects for hunting wild turkeys and ruffed grouse are good at the start of the new season. ...


National Post

David Frum: Sarah and Todd Palin and the quiet success of the pro ...
National Post, Canada - Sep 6, 2008
Whoever imagined that we would see a Republican convention rapturously applaud an unwed teen mother? Yet that is just what happened on Wednesday night in ...


BBC Sport

Richards: Now it’s City’s Turn For Success
Goal.com, Switzerland - 10 hours ago
The Sky Blues have been forced to live in the shadow of neighbours Manchester United in recent seasons due to the huge success of the Red Devils but ...
Robinho eyes success under Hughes The Press Association
Success for "Spend, Spend, Spend" Spurs and Blues? Bleacher Report
Football has sold its soul Times of Malta
The Observer - Bangkok Post
all 846 news articles


Cleveland Clinic's success continues to be a boom for region
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - 5 hours ago
The dark, crescent-shaped tower looming over Euclid Avenue is more than the Cleveland Clinic's new signature. The $506 million heart center, ...

Success - Google News

home | site map | Randy Ross Unstoppable Success 101 Bryan Adams SEO | Free and Near Free Content, Links And Web Site Traffic
© 2006