Having a positive mindset all the time is no easy job for anyone in this day and age, as we constantly run into roadblocks, challenges and frustrations that prevent us from being happy. Not to mention the skyrocketing number of depression and suicide cases. Are we living in a sad world?
Research shows that happy people are 12% more productive[1], meaning that being positive can put you on your way to success. Since there is no guarantee for luck and positive outcomes, we all need to think positive and cheer ourselves during hard times. So why not take a look atThe Power of Positive Thinkingby Norman Vincent Peale, to see how you can live a happy life with a positive mind.
The author, Dr. Peale dissects positivity base on Christian values, leading us into a positive world with seven topics, mainly about self-love, interpersonal relationships and goal achieving. The book hands out practical advice to seeking happiness,tricks to a getting a good sleep, clearing your mind and reducing the level of stress and anger in tense situations. All very practical and realistic situations that we will go through at one point in our lives.
Positivity comes from your mind and flows within your actions
Lessons to learn from the book: how one should perceive problems, and worries as opportunities to improve; to kill the sharpest weapon, anger and fear needs lots of love and patience. With its religious background, the book might not be everyone’s cup of tea, yet there is truth in this book that will prove to be helpful during times of crisis.
Whenever you are in a negative state, where you feel frustrated, lost and helpless, go through one or two chapters. You are bound to find something that will speak to you and turn that negative frown into a positive one.
“Every time you have a negative thought, replace it with a positive one”, Dr. Peale reminds us, to look at life positively, for every cloud has a silver lining.
Reading duration: 4hrs 30mins
The Power of Positive Thinking is available fromAmazon at $8.91
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| [1] | ^ | Warwick:New study shows we work harder when we are happy |
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