The 5 Myths of Positive Mental Attitude

I found this on DIGG and found it to be interesting reading. On occasion I have been guilty of being a negative person, while purporting to be 'realistic'. I try to see the glass as half full instead of half empty but, sometimes I let negativity rule. But I do believe that constantly thinking in a negative manner instead of a positive manner does affect us - in many ways. I also believe that, no matter what, we have to ability to change our attitudes - and become a more positive person. We just have to make that choice. What do you think, can an attitude adjustment really make a difference? Food for thought!

Myth #1: Negative thinking is more realistic.
Have you ever heard a negative person say that they aren’t negative; they’re just being ‘realistic’? This myth keeps people locked in a negative reality of their own creation. A person’s thoughts, whether positive or negative, do have an effect on their environment. If you think negatively, your mind will automatically seek out confirmation that the world is a terrible place. Seeing is believing, and your mind reinforces your belief that reality is negative. See how it’s a downward spiral of negativity? If you expect negative results, you are less likely to take risks and try new things. Negative thinking masks your impressions in fear. Positive thinking works the same way. With a positive mental attitude, you’ll seek out positive choices and expect positive results. This helps you move past fear and try things that others may believe “can’t be done”. This typically end in positive results. A person’s thinking helps determine their reality. Negative thinking is realistic for the negative thinker, but only because their thoughts make it true. Ironically, the positive thinking also sees reality, just in a different light. Both types of people see their own reality, and both consider it the reality.

If you're interested in reading all five myths - follow the link below:

http://thinksimplenow.com/happiness/the-5-myths-of-positive-mental-attitude/