Think positive & be successful

Positive thinking is nothing but a mental outlook. After all, it is the mind that allows meditations, articulations and representations that are constructive; and which facilitate progress and advancement. Therefore, positive thinking can be said to be a psychological bearing that desires positive outcomes. Considering this, it will not be presumptuous to state that a positive mind alone that anticipates satisfaction and happiness; it also expects a successful close to all efforts and situations. That is why it is said that the mind gets whatever it wants.  

Positive thinking is not everybody’s ballgame. Some people may consider this subject as of no value and some may even jeer at others who subscribe to positive thinking. The latter category also does not make full use of their positive approach to attain favourable results. However, in recent times, this subject has gained significance, as is evident from innumerable   books available in the market on the issue.

'Think positive' is not an uncommon advice for those who are unduly uneasy or distressed. Nobody attaches much importance such counselling because the actual import is missed out by them. The foregoing notwithstanding, the two illustrations given in the succeeding paragraphs prove that positive thinking is a boon.

There was this young man Sandeep. He had been a very bright student all along, but for some reason or the other, good jobs have been eluding him. Either he could not pass the qualifying examinations or failed in the interviews. After a couple of failures, Sandeep became frustrated and dejected. He became slothful and developed a negative attitude towards everybody and everything; he did not spare even himself. A well-wisher persuaded him to apply for a job and he received a call letter for an interview. But he felt that he will never be selected. On the day of the interview, he got up from bed rather and then realized that he did not have appropriate clothes for the interview. He was in great haste and left home shabbily dressed and without having his breakfast. When he reached the venue, he remembered that he had left all his documents at home. He was obviously put off and hence did not fare well at all in the interview.

Now take the case of Swati. She too was an aspirant for the same job, but her line of action was different. She was self-confident and a week before the interview started thinking of a positive outcome. Swati prepared herself well and fancied coming out of the hall with an appointment letter. With such an outlook, she went for the interview, smartly dressed and fresh because the night before she retired to bed early. Well in time at the place designated for the interview, Swati impressed everybody.  

Both Sandeep and Swati possessed similar qualifications. But it was Swati who bagged the appointment letter. Can we draw any lessons from these two examples? Of course yes!

It should be understood that hopefulness is an outcome from a positive attitude. It is the brain that sets the imagination process kicking, followed by the eyes that then start visualising things. The ears of course then hears only what you are seeking. When such a development occurs, the entire persona of an individual gets strengthened and invigorated; and feelings of happiness thus get radiated and in the process, one’s health and well-being also improves.  A distinctive self-confidence comes to the fore in each and every action of an individual.

Positive and negative thinking are both transmittable. When you talk and interact with any person, it goes without saying that both individuals gets impacted in some form or the other. This is an involuntary development and takes place on an intuitive plane through the medium of behaviour, feelings and body language. You are able to gauge the attributes of the other person and get affected in the bargain. That is precisely why people want to be in positive company. It is only positive people who get attracted to positive people. Likewise, negative people are shunned and disrespected.  

Negative beliefs, expressions and dispositions throw up depressing and pessimistic radiations that pollute actions and moods of others. In order to move towards positivity, a lot of intimate efforts and preparation are inescapable. But the important issue is that outlooks, beliefs cannot be changed at the drop of hat.  Some tips in this context are:

· Be well informed about all issues affecting you, including accruing advantages and disadvantages.

· Do not be unnecessarily swayed by the view of others.  

· Visualize only positive circumstances.  

· Make your conversations worthy by not using unconstructive expressions.  

· Remain cheerful and in good mood.

· Do not fall prey to laziness and dejection.  

· If any negative thought afflicts you, take prompt action to throw it out.  

· Do not let your resolve take a beating.  

The vitality and power of thoughts influences your life. However, it is possible to render the entire process into a cognizant one.  Research conducted has proved that negativity alters your blood chemistry and gives rise to discontentment. The mantra for happiness and success thus ought to be ‘Think positive’.