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· 분류 : 외국도서 > 경제경영 > 성공학
· ISBN : 9780857087409
· 쪽수 : 120쪽
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Introduction 1
PART 1: POSITIVE THINKING VS NEGATIVE THINKING 3
Understanding the power of positive and negative thinking 4
Understanding the positive intentions of negative thinking 6
Understanding narrow and broad thinking 8
Recognising the way you’re thinking 10
Recognising cognitive distortions 12
Rewiring your brain 14
Challenging your thoughts: are they helpful? 16
Challenging your thoughts: are you certain? 18
Identifying alternative perspectives 20
Moving on to positive thoughts 22
PART 2: POSITIVE THINKING AND POSITIVE ACTION 25
Having goals 26
Identifying your options 28
Taking positive steps 30
Using positive visualisation 32
Being flexible 34
Getting motivated 36
Staying motivated 38
Using positive body language 40
PART 3: MAKING POSITIVE THINKING A HABIT 43
Being appreciative 44
Being kind 46
Being generous 48
Making a contribution 50
Giving compliments 52
Indulging in small pleasures 54
Using more positive language 56
Saying ‘but’ or ‘and’ 58
Saying ‘should’ or ‘could’ 60
Being more confident 62
Being with positive people 64
Consuming positive news 66
PART 4: POSITIVE THINKING FOR DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 69
Managing disappointments and setbacks 70
Being stuck in a job you don’t like 72
Surviving trauma and tragedy 74
Dealing with being bullied 76
Having courage 78
Coping with criticism 80
Forgiving 82
Changing your mind 84
Dealing with guilt 86
Moving on from regret 88
Coping with worry and anxiety 90
Managing envy 92
Making new friends 94
Taking risks 96
Having a positive body image 98
Avoiding the blame game 100
Being non-judgemental 102
Coping with change 104
Answers to In Practice questions in Part One 106
More positive thinking quotes 108
About the author 110