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| Thu, 11-17-2005 - 11:55am |
++Positive Thinking++
All of our feelings, beliefs and knowledge are based on our internal thoughts, both conscious and subconscious. We are in control, whether we know it or not. We can be positive or negative, enthusiastic or dull, active or passive.
The biggest difference between people is their attitudes. For some, learning is enjoyable and exciting. For others, learning is a drudgery. For many, learning is just okay, something required on the road to a job.
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"Most folks are about as happy as they
make up their minds to be."
Abraham Lincoln
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One approach is called the three C's: Commitment, Control and Challenge. ![]()
Commitment
Make a positive commitment to yourself, to learning, work, family, friends, nature, and other worthwhile causes. Praise yourself and others. Dream of success. Be enthusiastic. ![]()
Control
Keep your mind focused on important things. Set goals and priorities for what you think and do. Visualize to practice your actions. Develop a strategy for dealing with problems. Learn to relax. Enjoy successes. Be honest with yourself. ![]()
Challenge
Be courageous. Change and improve each day. Do your best and don't look back. See learning and change as opportunities. Try new things. Consider several options. Meet new people. Ask lots of questions. Keep track of your mental and physical health. Be optimistic. ![]()
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Commitment, control and challenge help build self-esteem and promote positive thinking.
Tell us something positive about your day today......



Well, my day actually got off to a great start!
~IslandGirl
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Apart from having to give a few time-outs today our school day went really well. Myself and my assistant both noted that the morning was d-r-a-g-g-i-n-g but everyone was busy, and happy. That in itself is a great thing!!
And....tomorrow is Friday :-)
~IslandGirl
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Good news Miranda!
Well, I came back to work today expecting to have my pay check waiting for me. Asked the boss about it and said he had put it on my desk. After an exhaustive search still no check. So what we think happened was that my other boss was at my desk while I was away doing some mailing and accidentally picked up my check, that was in an envelope with just "Gretchen" written on the front, and mailed it. So the boss decided to see if the post office can find it. Ha! I say. However I got a call this afternoon and they found it!!! I was a little miffed that they just didn't issue me another one and was worried how long I would have to wait for them to find it and/or get a reissued check. Thankfully I can get the check in the bank and posted to my account today. I need it!
Also, getting my dogs groomed they will be so much more pleasant to be around.
Dr. Phil does a whole thing on negative thoughts. He suggest you right down the things you say to yourself. If they are negative then challenge those ideas if they aren't true then when you catch
Good to see you back Gretchen! Glad that the check was found and sorted out....relatively fast too! I so agree with the point of positive thinking. A couple of years ago I actually made positive thinking a new years resolution!!
Have a FAB Friday :-)
~IslandGirl
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Thank goodness they found that cheque so quickly!!