In some professions, people are needed who can see the flaws in the work, in the products created, etc. Such specialists can soberly assess the situation, find ways to improve, fix problems without unnecessary emotions. But critical thinking can manifest itself in situations where it is not needed, and then a person suffers from an inability to enjoy life, and those around him suffer along with him. To learn positive thinking, you need to work on yourself until there is a balance between healthy criticism and love of life.
Instructions
Step 1
Watch the movie Pollyanna. The heroine is an 11-year-old girl who does not fall into despair in situations where other people would become gloomy and unhappy. This film will inspire you to look at life differently and provide motivation for internal change.
Step 2
Observe others throughout the week. As soon as you notice a negative reaction to something, mentally answer the question, what positive can be found in the situation that the person is faced with. Personal experiences can be associated with inappropriate emotions. Your goal is to get into the habit of thinking positively, not dealing with negativity. Therefore, it is appropriate to start with an analysis of cases from the lives of other people. You will be surprised how often others ruin their lives over trifles. These examples will further strengthen your intention not to waste your life on negativity.
Step 3
Watch the movie Pollyanna again. Think about the similarities between the characters in the film and the real people who were being watched over the past week.
Step 4
For the next week, avoid communicating with those who think negatively and hostilely. Instead, read books that set you up in a positive way. To influence people like a girl in a movie, you need to have a lot of inner strength. Until you learn to think positively, move away from inappropriate communication that pulls back to your old life.
Step 5
Keep a progress diary. We need to develop the habit of noticing the best in ourselves, not the worst. Write down the smallest successes every day. If you don't like keeping a journal, take only short notes, in one sentence. Such a diary should be kept all your life, periodically re-reading it. See how attitudes and preferences change year after year.
Step 6
Get rid of anything that gets you off course. Some people hang pictures of monsters, blood, etc. on the walls. It's not so harmless, no jokes. Remove unnecessary, bring light colors to life. This also applies to books, films, music.
Step 7
Create a new environment. Communicate with people who want to work on themselves, who need achievements, successes, records.
