All That Positive Thinking Might Not Be All That Positive for You
Don’t be afraid of negative thoughts: They are crucial tools for making your dreams come true
Would you admit at a dinner party how envious you are of your friend as everything he touches turns to gold while you trudge through life a mere mortal? Probably not. Nobody wants to be the envious one in the room. Or the egoistic, frustrated, angry one, or, god forbid, commit the greatest sin of our upbeat culture: think negatively.
We’re obsessed with positive feelings, positive attitudes, and positive thinking. Somehow, we have come to believe that we should never stray too far from the sunny side of our personality. Negativity means someone is in need of treatment. Smile, for good life’s sake, smile!
Specifically, positive thinking has turned into somewhat of a decree. Not only is it frowned upon when we doubt ourselves, voice concern, or dwell on obstacles but do you, too, feel an inner judgment when your mind dares to bring up pessimistic demur? Because you feel like your failure to think positively will make your life go to the dogs? This is the other side of the common belief that we just have to focus on positive thoughts and believe firmly in our ability to achieve our dreams to make them happen, most famously described…
