Goals are dreams made real. You envision something that is far better than what you have and look for ways to reach it. Many people struggle to reach their goals for a number of reasons. One of them is negativity. Negative thinking is the single biggest obstacle to success for many, its what I call “stinking thinking”.
Here’s why:
Negativity cripples growth.
You can’t reach your goal while thinking that it can’t be done. When you are convinced that there is no way for you to succeed, your mind prevents you from doing what you can and from seeing it through. Even the tiniest doubt can lead you to abandon your goals when you encounter difficulties along the way. As a result, you may find yourself in the same position after a period of time shall have lapsed, “stinking” like stagnant water.
Negativity makes excuses rather than opportunity.
A negative thinker runs away from an opportunity while a positive thinker seizes it. A person with a negative mindset feels inadequate and uncomfortable with moving forward while a dreamer is filled with excitement for what is to become of him. To relieve his anxiety, the negative thinker rationalises with himself never realising that the probabilities of success and failure in every situation are equal. You either succeed or you don’t.
Negativity builds doubt rather than faith.
A dreamer may also experience moments of doubt particularly when the going gets tough. Don’t let doubt feed your negative thinking. You need to catch yourself as you begin to get that sinking feeling and replace negative thoughts with more positive scenarios. Use the analogy of a clock, wind up your mind daily with good thoughts to keep it running well.
“Success is not built on the negative voice of doubt but on a foundation of faith.” – Pat Mesiti
Negativity can exist in your own mind or it can come from the attitude of people around you. Ignore criticism but be open to suggestion. Avoid people who cannot seem to find the good in anything as negativity can be contagious. As you work your way to a goal, obstacles may arise and can usher in negative thoughts.
To help you get a positive mindset, look at the situation just as you would view a photograph’s negative in reverse. Highlight the positive aspects, believe that setbacks are temporary and get on with your goal.
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