“The fact is that self-esteem and your circumstances are only indirectly related. There is another intervening factor that determines self-esteem 100 percent of the time: your thoughts.”
Matthew McKay
You might be surprised to learn that it is not necessarily what you know that is holding you back from taking the next step in your career, achieving a personal milestone, or landing a new job.
The problem could be your attitude.
Research and psychologists have conclusively shown that a positive outlook is strongly associated with achieving success, regardless of the goals you set.
Think Positive for Success, and You’ll Achieve Your Goals
“Train your mind to think positively. Try to have an optimistic outlook in the midst of a negative situation.”
Jonathan Brown
Decisions, habits, language, and actions are greatly influenced by your belief system and mindset.
As an example, you are more likely to have successful results if you consider the situation you are about to face as demanding rather than dire.
By examining the same situation from different perspectives, you are able to determine whether or not you are capable of doing it.
Although both may cause stress, only the “dire” situation will cause your stress levels to rise to the point where it adversely influences your performance.
A person’s mindset determines how they act and respond to their environment, which is the foundation for their character.
Using a positive attitude affects your willingness to stretch and grow, how you handle risk, and how you deal with your faith and emotions.
Your beliefs are at the heart of everything you do, and you are exactly what you think you are.
“It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts.”
Robert H. Schuller
The brain releases chemicals in response to the thoughts you think.
Negative thoughts cause the mind to slow down. When you have a negative mindset, your brain actively loses function, ultimately leading to depression.
In contrast, a positive attitude lowers stress hormones such as cortisol and increases serotonin, a neurotransmitter that enhances brain function.
Consequently, your mindset can affect how productive you are and how well you accomplish your goals.
When you maintain a positive frame of mind, your brain will grow and remain agile.
“It’s only the person who’s able to see beyond what things are at the moment to what things can be that truly deserves to be called a positive thinker.
Don McArt
The growth mindset, which is a result of thinking positively, facilitates the creation of new neural pathways and the strengthening of existing ones, thereby promoting brain health and activity.
You might even say that your positive attitude makes you smarter!
Maintaining a positive attitude also helps you manage your emotions.
As a result, you can handle your emotions in a healthy way rather than letting them affect your ability to accomplish your goals.
People who are emotionally stable deal with setbacks with grace and dignity.
Rather than viewing upsets and challenges negatively, they view them as opportunities, enabling them to move forward, even during turbulent times.
Increasing Success
“When you consistently maintain a positive frame of mind, you’ll become known as a problem-solver rather than a complainer. People avoid complainers. They seek out problem-solvers.”
Joseph Sommerville, PhD
What needs to be done to be more successful?
You need to be provided with opportunities to succeed, you need people who can assist you in reaching your goals, and you must have the strength and ability to succeed.
Problem-solving skills are also important, as well as the ability to handle setbacks that may occur on your path to success.
What can you do to ensure you have all these things in your life?
Exactly!
It’s positive thinking!
So, if you want to attract more clients, lose weight successfully, or find the perfect partner, the first thing you need to consider to accomplish your goal is your attitude.
The transition from negative to positive thinking will allow you to develop behaviors, perspectives, and actions necessary for your success.
