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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 : Work, Career, Routine etc.,

WASTE THOUGHTS

: Past, Future, Worrying , Brooding etc.,

NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

: Anger, Stress, Egoism, Criticism etc.,

POSITIVE THOUGHTS

: Hope, Love, Joy, Mercy, Peace etc.,

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FUNCTIONAL THOUGHTS

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Developing Thought Pattern - Panic, Fear

FEELINGS + Calm , Confident +Rational, Resonable

BEHAVIOUR

THOUGHTS - Irrational, Unreasonable

+ Good, Productive, High achieving

PERFORMANCE Positive Thinking

- Inept, Inapproriate

+ Approriate, Creative

- Poor, Unproductive, Non achieving

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Steps to change cycle of Thinking Step back

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observe thinking pattern ( without Judgement)

Accept

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whatever you see ( Without criticism)

Decide

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to transform the the cycle (Recognize & shoulder responsibility)

Setup a positive cycle -

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to replace 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

OBSERVE

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my reactions, feelings, what provokes them

RECOVERY

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It’s OK to fail, Don’t 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

OTHERS EXPECTATIONS

: If you allow others to define us We lose our freedom If we feel we have to meet others expectations’ We absorb their disappointment and blame ourselves

PERSONAL 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. I’m 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

I’m not sure of myself . My self respect is based on things I have and things I do. I’m 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

Don’t 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

Body

Relationships Atmosphere Personality / Character Word / Actions Attitudes Feelings Thoughts

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Effect of Thoughts on Health SUBJECTIVE

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Anxiety, threat, low esteem, Depression, Guilty, Loneliness

COGNATIVE

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Lack of Concentration, Mental block, Forgetfulness

BEHAVIOUR

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Drug addiction, Prone to accident, excessive eating, restlessness

PSYCHOSOMATIC

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CV diseases, Hypertension, Asthma, Peptic ulcer

NEUROTIC

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Head ache, nervousness, Insomania

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Feminine & Musculine ways of thinking Intellect ( Musculine)

Feelings ( Feminine)

Left side

Right side

Logical

Silent

Flexible

Caring

Self-confident

Tolerant

Courageous

Hopeful

Verbal

Enduring

Creative

Inspiring

Analysis

Imagination

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

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Internal Aspects influence our thinking Identity Values Perception Memories Thought Pattern Positive Thinking

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Identity Perception Thoughts Action Response

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Meditation Process MAKE TIME

- To Actually meditate

PREPARE YOURSELF

- Mentally and Physically

WITHDRAW

- Your attention from outwards

AFFIRM

- Your true identity

BE AWARE

- of your innate qualities

FOCUS AND CONCENTRATE - feel on those qualities & 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 Positive Thinking

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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