Only you can exercise control of your thoughts. The ancient Indian sage Patanjali had this advice: "When presented with disquieting thoughts or feelings, cultivate an opposite elevated attitude." His wisdom is a reminder that we have the power to manage our own minds, that we can abruptly change what we imagine, feel and think. But there are times our mind seems to be engaged in a struggle for territory--a fight between positive thoughts vs. negative thoughts. Become a mental warrior and rally yourself to win that battle by taking control of your thoughts.
Here are some examples of switching perceptions from the negative to the positive:
- For "I'll never get that job," switch to "I've got a strong resume, better than most."
- For "I'm too old to return to college," switch over to "Many second career people return to school, and I can be one of them."
- And for "I never get what I want," switch over to "I deserve the best life has to offer."
-Victor M Parachin, "Five Steps to a More Positive Attitude"
Here are some examples of switching perceptions from the negative to the positive:
- For "I'll never get that job," switch to "I've got a strong resume, better than most."
- For "I'm too old to return to college," switch over to "Many second career people return to school, and I can be one of them."
- And for "I never get what I want," switch over to "I deserve the best life has to offer."
-Victor M Parachin, "Five Steps to a More Positive Attitude"
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