Positive thought to help us through challenging times

As we are all acutely aware, 2009 was a year of challenges for many.  From job losses, crashing investment funds and home repossessions it was doom and gloom – exacerbated by media sensationalism.  However this has also been a time where many have turned to their inner reserves and discovered that changing their perception has enabled them to not only cope with the hardships thrust upon them but also found ways to thrive in these tough conditions.

In the midst of all this, the one thing we can control is our mind.  Our thoughts are precisely that – ours.  We all know the brain is a powerful thing and whilst some have learned to master their thought processes, many still succumb to fear and anxiety and allow this to control their lives.  The person who can turn a negative situation into an opportunity is the person who will sail through tough times, secure in the knowledge that they can indeed cope with anything.

Positive thought is something that doesn’t cost money, needs no special equipment and can be done anywhere – essential criteria for leaner times!  It is a skill that needs to be practiced and mastered and the more you do it the more naturally it will come.  Start with small conscious changes to your thought patterns – recognise when you use the words ‘can’t', ‘won’t’ and ‘haven’t’ in negative situations and see how you can turn it from a negative thought to a postive one, for example: ‘I haven’t got enough money/time/energy’ – now wouldn’t that be more empowering if you changed it to ‘I have all that I need and trust that my needs will be met’?  You may not feel that you have all that you need at that moment in time but the power of thought can actually reprogramme your mindset to believe that you have exactly that, and the more you practice it the more you will start to live in that contented state of mind.

NLP is a powerful technique that can help us retrain our minds to embrace positive thought and break those negative thought patterns.  If you would like to know more contact Beverley Hamilton at Positively Life Changing.