The Power of a Positive Mindset

To understand the power of a positive mindset, first you have to know what your mindset currently is and what a positive mindset looks like. If the fruits of your labor (your results) are less than satisfactory, then look first at the roots of your tree (your actions and environment).
When you get up first thing in the morning are you full of energy? Are you happy and ready to tackle the day? Or are you like Eeyore with a gloomy cloud hanging over your head? It's important to pay attention to your attitudes and actions and really know who you are if you are going make some real changes. So, think about what you say to yourself, what you say out loud to your friends and family. Notice if it has a positive ring to it or a dull thud. Wayne Dyer says "What you think about expands", and it doesn't matter if it's positive or negative, it's going to grow!
If you find that your attitude is less than what you want it to be, you may want to know where that negative thinking came from. Often times, we are inadvertently programmed by our parents, teachers, co-workers, bosses and peers. This may come in the form of harsh criticism, gossip, abuse or simply limiting thoughts and energy dispensed in our environment.
In order to overcome these negative environments, you have to be aware of them, remove yourself from them and nurture the roots of your "tree of life". There are many techniques for developing new growth, including affirmations, visualizations, prayer, meditation and much more. You can read more about this by downloading the workbook The Power of a Positive Mindset Workbook.pdf then going to http://sosimpact.com/ABWA.htm and investing in some of the resources show on that page.
OK, so where's the Power? This is the simple part! When your grow yourself in a positive manner you can much more easily rise above the problems and challenges in your life. They become small compared to you! (Yes, it really is all about you.) As Zig Ziglar says “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” Not only that, but you will enjoy life much more, the good things will come much easier and yes, the fruits on your tree of life will be much sweeter!

The 7 Day Challenge
1. Turn off the TV for 7 days, or just turn off the News, put down the newspapers, turn off talk radio, etc for a week. Skip the violent movies and video games.
2. Vow not to offer criticism (especially to yourself), do not gossip, whine, complain, and no victim talk!
3. Create your own Affirmations
4. Post your affirmations in prominent places throughout your home, and say them out loud, at least twice daily.
5. Make deposits in your “Bank Accounts” every day.
See The Power of a Positive Mindset Workbook.pdf for more information on The 7 Day Challenge and "Bank Accounts"

© 2007 Steve O'Sullivan

Business Success Coach and Speaker Steve O'Sullivan is the publisher of 'The LifeLine' bi-weekly small biz improvement ezine. If you're ready to make a serious impact on your business, make more money, and get more done in less time, get your FR*EE tips and tools now at http://www.sosimpact.com/