I think the Above quote by William James makes a lot of sense. Although I think it is at least good to examine what could go wrong, I think after accepting the risks, it is better to focus on all that could go right. By that I mean, once you have looked at the risks and found them to be less than the reward, you should focus on all of the positive things you can accomplish by taking the action.
Now, carry this thought over to your entire life. Why focus on all of the negative that is around you when there is so much more positive.Being around someone negative is such a drag. They don't even have to be negative towards you. If they are being negative towards someone else in your presence then they will still sap the strength out of you. If you must say something, why not make it something positive and try to help the situation. It really doesn't take any brains to complain. Here is an exercise to try. Every time you go to say something negative or hurtful, stop and think about something positive you can say. For one week, only say the positive things. Let the negative thoughts recede to the back of your mind. See if this doesn't improve your mood! At the same time, set up an actual sanction that you will have to do if you break the exercise. For example, if you say something negative, you force yourself to write a 3-page paper on positive quotes that you read. For each quote you need to tell what you think it means and how you could add it to your life to improve your disposition. Life is what you make it. Fill your thoughts with the negative, and it will be negative. Fill it with positive, happy things, and it will be that also. The key is that you have to actually try. If each day, you go out of your way to make yourself and those around you happier, you'll soon find that you all will be much happier. I realize positive and happy are two different things, but I really think you need to have a positive attitude to be happy. Negative thoughts lead to unhappiness. Through positive thoughts, there is redemption.
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Esther
6/10/2020 09:14:35 am
what is the meaning
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Wayne Nef
6/10/2020 10:08:23 am
Hi Esther, The meaning is self explanatory. Negative thoughts, or the expectation of a negative outcome, will oftentimes lead to negative results. Meanwhile, a sense of optimism will oftentimes help you to get a positive outcome. Why? Because when you enter a situation with a sense of optimism, you are more likely to try harder or keep trying longer since you expect good things to happen.
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