Hi Hugs for you,
Thanks for your comments on positive thinking, I really had to think about this one.
I can see what you mean, in how positive thinking may be more of a perception shift from negative thinking to a more realistic view of what we are capable of (which is a lot if you really think about it).
There are skeptics, but for those who believe it in, positive thinking is thought of a framing of an attitude or one's expectations in a positive way. It has been shown to produce positive effects in many realms in life by positively influencing motivation and mood.
As for goal setting, as long as goals are set effectively (with the SMART principle: specific, measurable, attainable, REALISTIC, and timely), positive thinking will act as a supporting factor in achieving one's goals rather than leading to the "inflating" of reality or setting one up for failure. Hopefully by setting effective goals, the paths to goals will be more direct.
Any examples of positive thinking are welcome by the members, I'm interested to hear them.
Positive thinking is a very general term I concede.
Matthew - Health Educator
