Search:

The Power Of Positive Thinking - 10 Ways To Start Taking Control

At first glance, it would seem highly unlikely that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have anything to do with one another. But those suffering with ADD often develop negative thinking patterns because they become frustrated by their challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for them to manage those challenges and move forward.

Practicing positive thinking allows people with ADD to focus on their strengths and accomplishments, and thus increase their happiness and motivation. The following ten tips provide practical suggestions on how to initiate more positive thinking patterns:

1. Take Good Care of Yourself

It's much easier to be positive when you are eating healthily, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest.

2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For

Stresses and challenges do not seem quite so bad when you remind yourself of the positive things happening in your life. Taking a moment to stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.

3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions

A fear of not being liked or accepted by others sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, and yet our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, speak up and ask them. You shouldn’t waste time worrying that you did or said something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.

4. Refrain from Using Absolutes

Thinking and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing that certain people are incapable of delivering. This makes them feel negative and then they feel negative towards you.

5. Detach From Negative Thoughts

If you notice yourself having a negative thought, try to detach yourself from it and don't follow it.

6. Squash the "ANTs" (Automatic Negative Thoughts)

These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like "My Manager wants to see me in his office? It must be bad!” When you notice you are having these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them!

7. Practice Loving, Touching & Squeezing (Your Friends and Family)

You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up.

8. Increase Your Social Activity

By increasing social activity, you decrease any loneliness you feel. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!

9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person

Everyone feels good after helping another person. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.

10. Interrupt Your Patterns

If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is never productive, because it's not rational or solution-oriented; it's just excessive worry. You could try changing your physical environment - go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a close friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music.

Sometimes it takes a bit of courage to admit that we're turning into workaholics, becoming a loner, or tell ourselves that we're not doing our best. But by admitting these things, we have the power to change for the better, to take control. Do not underestimate the effects of positive thinking.

Article Source: http://www.newagelivingarticles.com

Kerenza Faram is the lensmaster of Success University. Visit her lens for more information on how to gain access to the most advanced online courses for self-improvement and success. 50 of the world's most reknowned speakers help you discover the secret attitudes, techniques and methods which will bring success to all areas of your life.

Please Rate this Article

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Personal Development Articles Via RSS!

Additional Articles From - Home | Personal Development

Make Your New Years Resolution Stick in 2009 - By : Darrell Howell
How to Finally Get It Done - By : Denise Ryan
There IS an Escape from Career Stress - By : Russ Sutton
How to Follow Through and Succeed with Your Goals - By : Michelle Jayes
Holographic Healing Reviewed - By : Colleen Lilly
Your learning agility impacts your potential! - By : John Kenworthy
Scientific Manifestation - Qunatum Personal Development - By : Michael McGrath
Folks With Special Needs are Very Thankful for Every Opportunity - By : Fred Nicklaus
Never, Never, Never Quit - By : Fred Nicklaus
A Lack Of Will And Heart - By : Fred Nicklaus

Article Directory Software
Click here to download the exact software that powers this directory for FREE. Start your own article directory today!

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

Top Authors
Submit Articles
Member Login
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds

Little Book Of Becoming
Masters of the Secret
The Singularity Is Near
Distribute Your Articles to 1000's!
Wildwind Enterprises
Bookstore
About Us
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

LINKS

All Links DirectoryAll Links Directory is 100% SEO friendly Directory and Human Edited.

Dominate The Search Engines with this software

Make Money Being an Affiliate with this software it's easy!

Learn How to Make Daily Profits Online starting Right Now!

Idiot Proof Clickbank Trick Makes $6,513 In 24 Hours

Amazing New Discovery: True psychokinesis easy to Use. Learn to control it for manifestation, healing, karmic repair with chakras.Visit us to find out how This Is 'PK' Mind Over Matter (Ebook, Free Download) fosters positive permanent change!

Submit Your Articles Quick and Easy with this software!

Get Keyword Elite and never hunt for keywords again!

NewAgeLivingArticles.com » Copyright © 2007-2009 WildWind Enterprises
Terms of Service | Submission Guidelines | Contact Us | Link to Us| Privacy Policy | About Us | Article Submissions With A Click 100's of Sites!