{"product_id":"positive-thinking-pocketbook-9780857087546","title":"Positive Thinking Pocketbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThink your way to a more positive life  Positive thinking is an approach and a set of skills that we can all learn. But it's not just about how and what you think; you've got to do something! In a range of situations, positive thinking needs to be followed by positive action. The good news is that whatever life has thrown at you in the past and whatever is you want to achieve in the future, the Positive Thinking Pocketbook will help you think and behave more positively.    Inside, you'll find out how to use tips, techniques and advice on creating a positive mindset and developing your positive thinking. Next, you'll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations.    Little approachable exercises make it easy to get startedFull of scenarios, ideas, advice, tips and techniquesLearn how to overcome negative thinking, get motivated and stay motivatedDiscover how to make positive thinking a habit Whenever you want a shot of positivity, simply pick out a few ideas, tips and techniques that appeal to you and give them a try!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1: POSITIVE THINKING VS NEGATIVE THINKING 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the power of positive and negative thinking 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the positive intentions of negative thinking 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding narrow and broad thinking 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising the way you’re thinking 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising cognitive distortions 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewiring your brain 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging your thoughts: are they helpful? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging your thoughts: are you certain? 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying alternative perspectives 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on to positive thoughts 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2: POSITIVE THINKING AND POSITIVE ACTION 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving goals 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your options 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking positive steps 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing positive visualisation 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing flexible 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting motivated 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying motivated 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing positive body language 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3: MAKING POSITIVE THINKING A HABIT 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing appreciative 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing kind 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing generous 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a contribution 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving compliments 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndulging in small pleasures 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing more positive language 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying ‘but’ or ‘and’ 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying ‘should’ or ‘could’ 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing more confident 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing with positive people 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsuming positive news 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4: POSITIVE THINKING FOR DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging disappointments and setbacks 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing stuck in a job you don’t like 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving trauma and tragedy 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with being bullied 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving courage 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with criticism 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgiving 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your mind 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with guilt 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on from regret 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with worry and anxiety 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging envy 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking new friends 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking risks 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a positive body image 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the blame game 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing non-judgemental 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with change 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to In Practice questions in Part One 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore positive thinking quotes 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author 110\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406276436311,"sku":"9780857087546","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780857087546.jpg?v=1730495201","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/positive-thinking-pocketbook-9780857087546","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}