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At the very outset of this article, I should declare that I'm a great believer in the power of positive thought. That doesn't mean to say, of course, that I don't think that you need to act too, in order to get the outcomes that you deserve. By the same token, it would be fair to say that I also understand the power of negative thought processes. I once watched a rather impressive television show that demonstrated this rather well. Two people were presented with identical opportunities. Once of these individuals believed that he was lucky in life, while the other held the opinion that he only ever had back luck. When presented with the opportunities, the person with the positive mindset was able to make choices that consistently led to rewards. By contrast, the individual with the negative mindset consistently missed out on opportunities. As a result, they continued to imagine that they were suffering from bad luck. What this experiment demonstrated was that, in some circumstances, it's clear that mindset can be a real driver for change. I feel that this is important in life and it always concerns me when I hear people suggesting that things always turn out bad. If you start to believe that this is true, then it won't be long before you are constantly facing bad situations. With such a negative mindset, you'll always be missing out on great opportunities. You'll spend your days bemoaning the lack of luck and maybe feeling envious of some people around you. That's a path that rarely leads to outcomes that you will enjoy. This is something that will hold true in all aspects of your life too. From your workplace experiences to your relationships, the way in which you think about life will have an enormous impact. I often see this when talking to those who do seemingly have a lot to worry about in life. I'm constantly surprised and impressed when I see people facing adversity with a bright disposition and a sense of confidence. There will be times in life when you will be feeling a little down and I think that's only natural. We can't all be happy for every single second of every day. When you do find negative thoughts starting to creep in, it may be useful to turn your attention to all of the things that are definitely going right in life. By concentrating on the positives, you'll soon find that it's easier to deal with the occasional problems that come your way. It's also worth remembering that it's important to have a sense of perspective. Things are often only ever as bad as you allow them to be. By looking at the wider picture, you'll discover that it's possible for you to build on experiences and to lead a far better life. At www.disabilitysanctuary.com there is further reading, as discussed by Keith Barrett. This article may be used by any website publisher, though this resource box must always be included in full.
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