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1 online resource |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part 1 Positive thinking vs negative thinking -- Understanding the power of positive and negative thinking -- Understanding the positive intentions of negative thinking -- Understanding narrow and broad thinking -- Recognising the way you're thinking -- Recognising cognitive distortions -- Rewiring your brain -- Challenging your thoughts: are they helpful? -- Challenging your thoughts: are you certain? -- Identifying alternative perspectives -- Moving on to positive thoughts -- Part 2 Positive thinking and positive action -- Having goals -- Identifying your options -- Taking positive steps -- Using positive visualisation -- Being flexible -- Getting motivated -- Staying motivated -- Using positive body language -- Part 3 Making positive thinking a habit -- Being appreciative -- Being kind -- Being generous -- Making a contribution -- Giving compliments -- Indulging in small pleasures -- Using more positive language -- Saying 'but' or 'and' -- Saying 'should' or 'could' -- Being more confident -- Being with positive people -- Consuming positive news -- Part 4 Positive thinking for difficult situations -- Managing disappointments and setbacks -- Being stuck in a job you don't like -- Surviving trauma and tragedy -- Dealing with being bullied -- Having courage -- Coping with criticism -- Forgiving -- Changing your mind -- Dealing with guilt -- Moving on from regret -- Coping with worry and anxiety -- Managing envy -- Making new friends -- Taking risks -- Having a positive body image -- Avoiding the blame game -- Being non-judgemental -- Coping with change -- Answers to In Practice questions in Part One -- More positive thinking quotes -- About the author -- EULA |
| Summary |
"Think your way to a more positive life <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="724"> Positive thinking is an approach and a set of skills that we can all learn. But its not just about how and what you think; youve got to do something! In a range of situations, positive thinking needs to be followed by positive action. The good news is that whatever life has thrown at you in the past and whatever is you want to achieve in the future, the Positive Thinking Pocketbook will help you think and behave more positively. Inside, youll find out how to use tips, techniques and advice on creating a positive mindset and developing your positive thinking. Next, youll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations.</td></tr></tbody></table> Little approachable exercises make it easy to get started Full of scenarios, ideas, advice, tips and techniques Learn how to overcome negative thinking, get motivated and stay motivated Discover how to make positive thinking a habit Whenever you want a shot of positivity, simply pick out a few ideas, tips and techniques that appeal to you and give them a try!"-- Provided by publisher |
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"Sales handles: Gill Hasson is the fourth best-selling EMEA franchise author. The original Positive Thinking has sold over 18,000 copies since December 2016. Many of Gill's titles gain strong promotions in WHS, so we would expect the same here. Market description: Individuals; students; business people; leaders; entrepreneurs; everyone who wants to be successful, happy and fulfilled in life and work"-- Provided by publisher |
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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Positive psychology.
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SELF-HELP -- General.
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Positive psychology
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780857087409 |
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0857087401 |
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9780857087515 |
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0857087517 |
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