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== Positive psychology, positive thinking, Self-talk, and positive affirmations ==
== Positive psychology, positive thinking, Self-talk, and positive affirmations ==
[[File:Mayo clinic Rochester MN.jpg|thumbnail|250px|According to the [[Mayo Clinic]], "Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst."<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>]]
''See also:'' [[Positive psychology]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] and [[Self-talk]] and [[Positive affirmations]]
''See also:'' [[Positive psychology]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] and [[Self-talk]] and [[Positive affirmations]]
According to Harvard Health Publishing, [[positive psychology]] is otherwise known as the science of human flourishing, the search for satisfaction and contentment that's within everyone's reach. Positive thoughts and positive attitudes—what we call positive thinking—can lead to direct, positive health outcomes.<ref>[https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/positive-psychology#:~:text=Positive%20psychology%20is%20otherwise%20known,to%20direct%2C%20positive%20health%20outcomes. Positive Psychology], Harvard Health Publishing</ref>
According to Harvard Health Publishing, [[positive psychology]] is otherwise known as the science of human flourishing, the search for satisfaction and contentment that's within everyone's reach. Positive thoughts and positive attitudes—what we call positive thinking—can lead to direct, positive health outcomes.<ref>[https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/positive-psychology#:~:text=Positive%20psychology%20is%20otherwise%20known,to%20direct%2C%20positive%20health%20outcomes. Positive Psychology], Harvard Health Publishing</ref>
According to the [[Mayo Clinic]]:
{{Cquote|[[Positive thinking]] doesn't mean that you ignore life's less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst.
Positive thinking often starts with [[self-talk]]. Self-talk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other self-talk may arise from misconceptions that you create because of lack of information or expectations due to preconceived ideas of what may happen.
If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you're likely an optimist — someone who practices positive thinking.<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress]</ref>}}
== Low self-motivation and the spiritual strength to turn things around. The limitations of self-motivation ==
== Low self-motivation and the spiritual strength to turn things around. The limitations of self-motivation ==