التفكير الإيجابي والسلبية

Positive and Negative Thinking

• Positive Thinking (1): Possible to control thoughts, despite uncontrollable circumstances. Positive thinking leads to positive actions and outcomes.
• Positive Thinking Definition: A source of strength and freedom. Strength comes from finding solutions, boosting skill, confidence, and resilience. Freedom is achieved by escaping the suffering and limitations of negative thinking. Positive thinking is an effective method for combating depression.
• Types of Positive Thinking:
  • Positive thinking to reinforce viewpoints.
  • Positive thinking influenced by others (e.g., inspirational figures or programs).
  • Time-dependent positive thinking (e.g., improved behavior during Ramadan due to spiritual connection).
  • Positive thinking in the face of suffering (e.g., accepting illness or loss, focusing on solutions).
  • Consistent positive thinking over time (most potent type - unaffected by location, time, or external factors).
• Characteristics of a Positive Person:
  • Positive outlook on events, accepting and improving negative situations.
  • High values despite external pressures or temptations.
  • Clear vision of short, medium, and long-term goals (knowing what, when, and how to achieve them).
  • Positive beliefs and expectations (understanding the power of belief).
  • Focus on solutions when facing challenges.
  • Gaining experience and insights from challenges to plan for the future.
  • Maintaining balance in seven essential areas (spiritual, health, personal, family, social, professional, and financial).
  • Self-confidence, willingness to change and take risks.
  • Hope, struggle, and patience (hope as a starting point, action and effort are crucial, patience is required when all possible solutions are exhausted).
  • Sociable and helpful; respects and accepts others, avoiding control and exploitation.
• Positive Thinking Summary: Current life reflects thoughts, choices, and decisions; taking responsibility is the first step to change, progress, and growth.
• The Triple Power (Foundation for Balance and Positive Thinking): Consists of decision, choice, and responsibility. Absence of any results in imbalance, feelings of loss, and negativity.

Negative Thinking (2)

• Negative Thinking: More harmful than perceived; leads to problems, negative feelings, and outcomes (e.g., psychological and physical illnesses, feelings of lost and isolation, fear).

• Causes of Negative Thinking:

  • Past programming.
  • Lack of defined goals.
  • Negative routines.
  • Internal factors.
  • External factors.
  • Living in the past.
  • Negative focus.

• Negative Thinking Outcomes:

  • Fight-or-flight response.
  • The Three Killers (blaming, criticizing, comparing).
  • Negative impacts of thought power.
  • Strengthening the inferior self (self-centered mindset focused on pleasure and desires).
  • Addiction (negative thoughts can lead to substance abuse).

• Negative Personality Traits:

  • Negative beliefs and expectations.
  • Poor professional or personal achievements (due to negative thoughts that hinder progress).
  • Isolation (repelling others due to negativity).