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Effects of Thoughts ü
You are responsible for your own thoughts, feelings and behaviour
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You create your experiences by the thoughts you choose to think
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Thoughts are like seeds you plant in your mind. The more you hold on to a particular thought, the more power you invest in it.
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Frequent repetition of the same type of thoughts creates your believes and attitudes
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What you believe comes true for you
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It takes time to change old patterns of thinking. Be patient with yourself
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Types of Thoughts Thoughts FUNC FUNCTI TION ONAL AL THO THOUG UGHT HTS S
: Work, ork, Car Caree eerr, Rout Routin inee etc. etc.,,
WASTE THOUGHTS
: Past, Future, Worrying , Brooding etc.,
NEGATIVE TH THOUGHTS
: Anger, St Stress, Egoism, Cr Critic ticism etc.,
POSITIVE TH THOUGHTS
: Hope, Lo Love, Jo Joy, Me Mercy, Pe Peace et etc.,
‘Eliminate the negative, Accentuate the positive,
s v e l s e u r O
O t h e P r e o p l e
Act immediately on functional and clean up the waste’
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Situation
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Developing Thought Pattern - Panic, Fear
FEELINGS + Calm , Confident +Rational, Resonable
BEHAVIOUR
THOUGHTS - Irrational, Unreasonable
+ Approriate, Creative + Good, Productive, High achieving
PERFORMANCE Positive Thinking
- Inept, Inapproriate
- Poor, Unproductive, Non achieving
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Steps to change cycle of Thinking Step back Accept Decide
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Set Setup a posi posittive cyc cycle -
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observe thinking pattern ( without Judgement) whatever you see ( Without criticism) to transform the the cycle (Recognize & shoulder responsibility) to repl eplace the old one
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External Influences on Thoughts-I Dependency
Influence
Loss of Self Respect Loss of Sense of Choice Negative Emotions Positive Thinking
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External Influences on Thoughts-II Influence
Steps of Self Esteem
Roots of Low Self-Esteem
Environment
Self - Identity
Adopted beliefs
Possessions
Self - Appreciation
Adopted Perceptions
People
Self - Approval
Comparison
Self - Worth
Criticism or Praise
Self - Respect
Devaluation or Valuation
Self - Acceptance
Disempowerment
Self - Belief
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Principles & Practices for Positive Thinking - I BE CONSCIOUS
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of what we do and say
OB SE R V E
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my reactions, feelings, what provokes them
R E C OV E R Y
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Its OK to fail, Dont blame yourself if you do act negatively, use it to learn, allow yourself time to recover, meditate
ACCEPTANCE
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without this positive thinking is difficult
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Principles & Practices for Positive Thinking - II TIME
: You are important give yourself time to restore your self-respect
OTHER THERS S EXPE EXPECT CTA ATIO TIONS
: If you you al allow low oth other ers s to to def defiine us We lose our freedom If we feel we have to meet others expectations We absorb their disappointment disappointme nt and blame ourselves
PERSONAL MA MASTERY
: allow myself to take control over my life again and rebuild self-Esteem
MEDITATION
: Give myself time everyday to restore energy to my being instead of always doing
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‘I’ of the Storm Environment Society Relationship Body
Mind Self
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Effect of Self image on Thoughts I know I am a valuable person No matter what happens. Im OK. The world offers me opportunities. I want to make the most of everything and help others do the same. Positive Positive Thinking
Identity / Self Image
Perception / view of life
Thoughts
Im not sure of myself . My self respect is based on things I have and things I do. Im at the mercy of things which happen around me. My self respect is taken away easily. I have to protect myself by being defensive. Negative
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Mind When working well
When working bad
The source of
the sustainer of
ideas,
hopelessness
Inspiration &
Depression &
Innovation
Fear
Raw material of the mind is thought A creator of clear communication & High Quality Decisions Positive Thinking
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Tips to Free from Emotional Situation X
Dont respond or react verbally or physically instantly
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Check your Perception and assumptions, are they valid?
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Are your negative experiences and memories being triggered?
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Is your emotional response overloaded with the past and present?
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Play the listening and grunting game
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Make a positive exit by reassuring response in the near future
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Importance of Thoughts Destiny Relationships Body
Atmosphere Personality / Character Word / Actions Attitudes Feelings Thoughts
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Effect of Thoughts on Health SUB JE C T I VE
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Anx ie t y, thre at , lo w es t ee m , Depression, Guilty, Loneliness
C OG N AT I V E
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L ac k o f Co nce ntra tio n, Me nt al b loc k , Forgetfulness
BEHAVIOUR
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D rug addict io n, Pro ne to ac cide nt, excessive eating, restlessness
P S YC YC HO HO S OM OM A TI TI C
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CV di di se a s e s, Hy Hyp e rt e ns io n, As As thm a , Peptic ulcer
NE UR O TI C
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H e ad a ch e , ne rv o us ne s s , I ns o m ani a
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Feminine & Musculine ways of thinking Intellect ( Musculine)
Feelings ( Feminine)
Left side
Right side
Logical
Si l e nt
F l e x i bl e
Caring
Self-confident
Tolerant
C o u r a g e o us
Hopeful
V e r ba l
Enduring
Creative
Inspiring
A na l y s i s
I m a gi n a t i o n
Sequential Thinking
Holistic Thinking
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Effects of Negative Thinking Feelings of Hopelessness Lack of Enthusiasm No motivation Loss of self-esteem Prisoner of Your own creation
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Methods to change Thinking
Positive Thinking Visualisation Meditation
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Internal Aspects influence our thinking Identity Values Perception Memories Thought Pattern Positive Thinking
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Cycle of Identity Identity Perception Thoughts Action Response Belief
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Meditation Process MAKE TIME
- To Actually meditate
PREPARE YOURSELF
- Mentally and Physically
WITHDRAW
- Your attention from outwards
AFFIRM BE AWARE
- Your true identity - of your innate qualities
FOCU FOCUS S AND AND CONC CONCEN ENTR TRAT ATE E - feel feel on thos those e qual qualit itie ies s & Those qualities become your experience. Positive Thinking
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Key experience - Practice STAND BACK
- Separate yourself from the influences
OBSERVE
- Know thoughts are not as you would like them to be.
STEER YOUR
- Gently begin to create the type of thoughts you wish to think
THOUGHTS
Remember you have a choice, you are the creator of your own thoughts Positive Thinking
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Finding the real self – solid ground
Possessions
Position Self Relationships
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image
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Roots of Low – Self Esteem ADOPTED BELIEFS & PERCEPTIONS
how do I see myself, people and situations. COMPARISON
By comparing, I am denying my own uniqueness. CRITICISM OR PRAISE
importance given to opinions and beliefs by others about me. DEVALUATION OR VALUATION
based on adopted & acquired beliefs & skills DIS EMPOWERMENT
Lack of self appreciation, worth, confidence, respect, belief Positive Thinking
