Discover in this article, 22 of the best positive thinking books so you can change your mind and take more advantage of the splendors of life.
positive thinking is not a theoretical philosophy, but a way of life.
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It may sound a bit daunting that we should learn to think positive because it is not an innate ability. however, the good news is that you can learn the skill of positive thinking quickly and easily.
Why is positive thinking not an innate ability? if you think about it, early humans didn’t have the luxury of putting their best foot forward. they had to pay attention to many possible dangers and use their safe footing first.
We’ve come a long way. tigers, lions and snakes do not constitute a mortal danger for almost anyone in this world. however, we have inherited the fear and tendency to scrutinize all the things that could go wrong or aren’t perfect.
If there is a place in your life for pessimistic thoughts, there is no place for negative thoughts.
Being optimistic and thinking positive are not the same thing.
Optimism means projecting your wishes for a positive outcome into the future. In other words, optimism is hope.
positive thinking means keeping your mind in the present moment and choosing to notice the beautiful things around you, giving them more importance.
Combining optimism with positive thinking can improve happiness, mental strength, well-being, and self-reliance.
positive thoughts and positive attitude lead to a beautiful life, self-acceptance and peace of mind.
learn to think positively inspired by the following 22 of the best books on positive thinking.
Do you know people who never worry about anything? Doesn’t that seem irresponsible?
That is the secret of worrying: it gives you the false impression that if you worry you are in control of what can happen. therefore, worrying can make you feel responsible and trustworthy. isn’t it?
don’t you get mad when people say “don’t worry; will it be okay”? because you can’t let go of that (somewhat) comforting sense of security and control that worry gives you.
dale carnegie teaches you in this book (“how to stop worrying and start living”), where is the fine line between worrying responsibly and worrying excessively:
- take each day when it comes (“take care today; tomorrow, take care of yourself“)
- how to solve situations of worry
- the negative consequences of worrying too much
- think positively, analyze and find simple solutions to complicated concerns
- fight battles by leading with truth, not misconceptions (imaginary problems)
- words that can change your life for the better
- free your mind from vanity and make room for positive relationships
- celebrate your uniqueness, accept and love yourself as you are
This book can help you let go of worry and stress and understand why these two (seemingly) proactive behaviors are actually unhealthy for your mind and body.
This book is a must read for anyone who wants to learn how to think positively and live a fantastic life.
“Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” dale carnegie
Discover in this book how you can overcome a defeatist attitude and change your mindset to a positive one.
Yes, positive thinking can be learned quickly and easily. however, a defeatist attitude can nullify all your learning at the first obstacle you encounter.
as an example, let’s say someone learns to notice (mostly) what is good about themselves and puts unsatisfactory things under the umbrella of “not yet!” is that all it takes to have a positive thinking mindset?
unfortunately, it is not. because (see?) what follows (the positive thought “not yet!”) goes a long way in determining what that person’s next step is; what is the next thought, sentence and action? “not yet, but I can improve” or the defeated “not yet, and probably never…”?
many people cling to a defeatist attitude as if it protects them from the pain and sorrow of failure. however, giving up and submitting to “I can’t do any more” is hindering your progress. it makes you feel more pessimistic every day, never seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
“no matter what your skill is, effort is what ignites that skill and turns it into an achievement.” Christmas carols. silly
“man’s search for meaning” is one of the best books ever written.
Do you know someone who doesn’t think about “what is my purpose in life”?
some of us are searching for that purpose relentlessly and are never satisfied with what we find.
discover in this book how you can find your purpose; a purpose that gives meaning to your life; a purpose that helps you live your life to the fullest; a purpose that allows you to see yourself (and most things) in a positive light.
If there’s one thing in this world that can teach you how to think more positively, it’s this book.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” viktor frankl
Two of the most positive thoughts you can have are these:
“I can deal with whatever life throws at me”; “I will always find my way, no matter what.”
If you want to summarize what self-confidence means, you can use those two thoughts. that’s all it takes to believe in yourself, think positively about the future, find strength and the will to move forward.
It has been said that a human being is always a work in progress. however, building your mental toughness is a goal you only have to maintain and add to it once when you reach it.
Would you like to think more positively about yourself, life and others? then this book is for you.
“[…] but our determination is what creates the path, our determination to make use of adversity instead of escaping from it”. alex lickerman
Unhappy people are unhappy first and foremost because they allow others to live rent-free and their thoughts dictate how they feel and behave.
read this book and become the master of your own thoughts and beliefs.
many people tell you, “just believe in yourself, and you can do it”; but not many understand what that means (really) or how to put it into practice.
Do you believe in yourself? Do you have the firm belief that you can face no matter what life throws at you? How often do you tell what’s amazing about you?
Positive thinking is directly related to self-confidence. believing in yourself makes almost everything else rosy and easy. isn’t it?
listen, one of the main directives of your unconscious mind is to never allow yourself to be a liar. by that fact, what you believe about yourself becomes a reality. if you say you can, your unconscious mind does its best to prove you right.
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Discover in this book how to build positive self-confidence.
“thought is the original source of all wealth, all success, all material gain, all great discoveries and inventions, and all achievements.” claude m bristol
For many people, success just means getting rich. however, most of us understand that success is not limited to your bank account.
We are often pushed and motivated to follow a path in life that brings money and not much else.
Do you believe, like me, that happiness is a success in itself? having a successful marriage is an achievement? successfully raise their children to become prominent and happy members of society?
Discover in this book how to change your positive attitude and be successful in whatever you are doing in life.
“every adversity, every failure, every anguish carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” napoleon hill
Not too long ago, we used to believe that we only use 10-20% of our minds. now we know that we actually use it all… 80-90% is “occupied” by your unconscious mind.
We don’t (yet) know all the things our unconscious mind does. for some, that’s a scary thought “who knows what’s lurking out there, and I don’t.” “
Discover in this book the power of your subconscious mind and how to use it to its full capacity.
“the only way another person can upset you is through your own thinking.” joseph murphy
can you work on a messy desk? Can you cook a delicious dinner if you can’t see what’s in the fridge? can you get the car out of the garage if it’s full of junk?
The answer to all those questions is most likely no. Then imagine how hard your mind must work to generate brilliant ideas (if all your thoughts are directed towards useless things):
- worry
- anxiety
- frustration
- vanity
- revenge scenarios
- being too much shy
- feeling unworthy
Discover in this book how you can clear your mind of all those useless and treacherous things that keep you up at night and make room for positive thoughts.
“It takes very little to have a happy life; everything is within you, in your way of thinking”. – marcus aurelius ever” s.j. scottish
“what does tomorrow bring?” is a question that most of us have in mind. however, for some people, that is not a simple question but an instrument of torture.
yes, you can predict many things; you can avoid many disasters; you can sometimes get positive solutions out of worry. however, living ‘comfortably numb’ in the state of giving in to your worries is only deepening your frustration and fear.
Discover in this book how you can pay less attention to trivial things and bring peace and harmony to your mind.
can you think positively about staring at a ticking time bomb?…maybe, if you’re too optimistic…
Life is full of explosions. some can be prevented, some cannot. but, at the end of the day, what counts most for your happiness and well-being is where you direct your thoughts, what you focus on.
“Choose to be kind over being right and you will always be right”. richard carlson
Have you noticed that many people seem to have everything?…except happiness? Have you ever felt stuck when everything seems to be going well for you? could you not believe in yourself when you have so much proof that you should?
This book challenges the way you think about yourself and others; how you see and think about the future; motivates and inspires you to move forward with confidence and get the things you want from life.
so, can you feel stuck when everything seems to be going well for you? yes, you could if you allow negative thinking to be your main mindset. of course, the opposite is also true. Positive thinking can make you feel like you have it all, even when you don’t have much.
“the language you use to describe your circumstances determines how you see, experience and participate in them and dramatically affects the way you manage your life and deal with problems, both large and small.” gary john bishop
what could be more appropriate to say about this book than to give it a small taste of the philosophy of marcel proust?
Check out the following 9 (Marcel Proust) quotes on positive thinking so you can decide if this book (“How Proust Can Change Your Life”) is worth it:
- ”the facts of life do not penetrate the sphere in which our beliefs are sheltered.”
- ”the truth is that men can have several types of pleasure. the true pleasure is the one for which they abandon the other.”
- “we cannot change things according to our desire, but little by little our desire changes.”
- “in the details of life do not matter to the artist; they simply give you the opportunity to expose his genius.”
- “ why, what the hell should we care if it’s not our lives, the only gift the lord never offers us a second time? ”
- ”we should at least, out of prudence, never talk about ourselves, because that is a subject on which we can be sure that other people’s opinions never agree with ours”.
- “always try to keep a piece of the sky above your life.”
- “we should never be afraid of going too far, because the truth is beyond.”
- “a change in climate is enough to recreate the world and ourselves.”
Would you like to have a weak, moderate or strong ego?
Did you know that the word ‘ego’ comes from a Latin word (with the same spelling) meaning “I am”?
So, when we say that someone has a big ego, what we mean, in fact, is that the person is vain. To tell the truth, vanity is one of the shortest paths to:
- missing the opportunity to reach your goal
- alienating friends and family
- being rejected by co-workers
On the other hand, having a strong ego is one of the fastest ways to:
- get to know yourself better
- accept and love yourself as you are
- attract positive people into your life
- overcome the obstacles and vicissitudes of life
- builds a positive mindset… and much more.
Would you like to discover how you can build a strong and positive ego, feel happier and more fulfilled? then this book is for you.
“The human mind is a story processor, not a logic processor”. jonathan haidt
Are you a positive thinker?
one of the most revealing traits of positive thinkers is finding real excuses; not because they lack imagination, but because they choose to find ways to deal with the problems they face.
When you look for excuses instead of looking for solutions, you are giving your power to external forces. you no longer have any control over the result.
Another telltale trait of positive thinkers is having the courage and desire to improve. Positive thinkers understand that having the will to progress doesn’t mean they’re not good enough; they want to move forward simply because they can.
positive thinkers take charge of their life; do not fear commitment; they value their word and their honor above feeling free to do what they want.
If you’re reading this article, chances are you already have many characteristics of a positive thinker. however, at the same time, you see the usefulness of the improvement. If so, this book could be what you’ve been waiting for to inspire you and progress even further.
“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s enjoying every step of the way.” dr Wayne W. dyer
Accepting change is not easy for almost anyone. and change is that annoying thing that most challenges your positive thinking.
(almost) every time you think you’re done with something, a switch pops up prompting you to go further (or go back a few steps to make some edits… bummer!).
many people say they are afraid of failure. however, from my experience of working with people, I’ve noticed that it’s not the failure itself that scares people. most of us are afraid of wasting valuable time by trying, trying, and trying again, even if the result is guaranteed success.
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discover in this book how you can maintain and improve your positive thinking regardless of the changes that arise; how to embrace and accept change as the natural progression of things.
“life goes on and so should we” spencer johnson
With a little training, you can choose what you think and how you think.
whatever makes you say “I can’t help it; I can’t change it” makes you a slave to human conditioning. Whatever you learn (in life) you can unlearn; don’t know (yet), you can learn it.
Being a slave to self-defeating thoughts can kill your self-discipline, lower your self-esteem, and ultimately second-guess yourself at every turn.
Discover in this book how you can learn to be more optimistic, think positive and become the best version of yourself.
“The genius of evolution lies in the dynamic tension between optimism and pessimism that continually correct each other.” martin e.p. seligman
when you think that, in fact, you are having a dialogue with yourself. if your mindset is positive, that dialogue is enjoyable and productive.
on the opposite side, if you tend to think negatively, that dialogue turns into a monologue. a monologue lacks new ideas, compassion and self-confidence.
Would you like to believe in yourself? build a strong and positive ego so that you can determine the course of your life? achieve your goals and dreams with ease? stop worrying and feel more relaxed about the future? learn to be compassionate with oneself? then this book is for you.
“change your thoughts and you will change your world”. norman vincent peale
Ever think about the fact that, until recently, the only doctors who had never seen the organ they treat were psychiatrists and psychologists? however, then as now, they confidently told us their opinion of what is wrong with our brains.
Fortunately for us, medicine has progressed and we now have many research tools that can tell us precisely what is hiding in our brains. ok, we don’t fully understand everything yet, but we’re getting there… very exciting!
…and here comes an Indian doctor, curious by nature, imposing by stature, compassionate by upbringing…
if you also want to be surprised by the progress and discoveries dr.v.s. ramachandran has done, read this book.
“Any ape can reach a banana, but only humans can reach the stars.” vs. ramachandran
no amount of desire and work to overcome sadness cannot make you happy. The absence of something does not automatically mean that the space is filled with something else.
For years and years, the field of psychology has conducted countless studies on people who are not in the prime of their lives, completely ignoring those who achieve great things and feel happy.
From that perspective, this book is a breath of fresh air.
Discover in “The Happiness Advantage” how a positive thinking mindset can nurture your success in your personal and professional life.
- if you want to be happier, you should study happy people and model what they do.
- if you want to be more successful . strong>, you need to study successful people and model what they do.
- If you want to improve your marriage, you need to study healthy and successful marriages and model how it’s done.
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“happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is to realize that we can”. shawn anchor
paulo coelho, the alchemist quote:
“No matter what you do, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. and usually he doesn’t know it.”
“When we strive to be better than we are, everything around us also becomes better.”
It is the possibility of making a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
“and when you can’t go back, all you have to worry about is the best way forward.”
“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”
“one is loved because he is loved. you don’t need any reason to love.”
“I live neither in my past nor in my future. I am only interested in the present. if you can always focus on the present, you will be a happy man. life will be a party for you (a great festival) because life is the moment we are living now.”
“However, the secret of life is to fall down seven times and get up eight times.”
“every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”
“everyone on earth has a treasure waiting for them.”
“Simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
if you like the quotes you just read, imagine how inspiring this book can be. positive thinking is a skill you can learn. make learning enjoyable and comfortable by reading the alchemist.
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This masterpiece follows the simple yet profound premise that our thoughts shape our lives (law of attraction/manifestation). therefore, we attract whatever we are thinking about.
it tells us that the choice is ours alone.
Either we master our thoughts and create the life we so desire or we get stuck in the endless cycle of negative thinking and pessimism.
as a man thinks will teach you to take control of your destiny and transform your life for the better.
This gem is one of the best-selling and best-rated books of all time. it contains knowledge and wisdom that can still be applied in today’s age even though it was first printed in 1937.
This book on positivity and success will teach you how to achieve your dreams, as well as the techniques that could bring you lasting success.
the power of now is much more than mere principles and clichés. This bestselling self-help book will take you on a spiritual journey to find your true, deepest self.
through this masterpiece, tolle shows you how:
- live in the now
- deal with unpleasant emotions
- become aware of your thoughts
- be free of your preconditioned self
It’s no wonder many people consider this book to be one of the best self-help books.
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