The Easy Step by Step Guide to Being Positive and Staying Positive (Even When the Going Gets Tough)
Published on 1. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
124 pages
978-0-9539856-6-1 (ISBN)
Description
Having a positive atitude has many benefits, not the least of which is better health; but the pace of modern life is such that people are subjected to more negative stresses and strains and sometimes feel that they can no longer cope. So how should people maintain a positive attitude when the going gets tough? This text is designed to help the reader examine the factors which create negativity and therefore stress and then provides tips and techniques to convert negativity into positive energy. The book explores the use of brain power and inner dialogue to change ways of thinking and reaction. Issues covered in the book include: the benefits of being more positive; knowing what creates negativity; recognizing that which can be controlled and that which can not; deciding on appropriate values; the balance of life; learning to let go; and increasing confidence.
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Pauline Rowson
Being Positive and Staying Positive
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Pauline Rowson is a freelance writer and author. She is also qualified marketing professional and has run her own marketing, PR and training company for many years. She also undertakes many public speaking engagements to audience of all sizes.
Content
About the Author; Introduction; What you will learn from this guide; How to use this guide; Chapter 1; Why should we be positive; But what if I am a natural pessimist?; The benefits of being positive; What makes you feel negative?; What to aim for; In summary; Chapter 2; How to cope with negative feelings; Understanding what is controllable and uncontrollable; Our inner voice; Reframing; The window of opportunity; Comfort zone; In summary; Chapter 3; Understanding stress; Realistic expectations; The right amount of stress; How do you recognise high levels of stress?; Questionnaire; A simple test; In summary; Chapter 4; Know yourself; Get to know yourself questionnaire; Your values; Goals; Steps; Positive thinking; In summary; Chapter 5; Being assertive; So what is an assertive person?; What does submissive behaviour mean?; Are you behaving submissively?; What makes us become submissive?; What does aggressive behaviour mean?; Are you behaving aggressively?; What makes us become aggressive?; Responding assertively; In summary; Chapter 6; Self-esteem; What do you like about yourself?; What are your strengths?; In summary; Chapter 7; How to project a confident image; Appearance; Choosing the right colours; Choosing the right type of clothes; Giving a presentation; Self-image; Are you presenting yourself as a stereotype?; In summary; Chapter 8; Body language; Your handshake; The first impression; Walking confidently into a room; Visualization; Personal space; Meetings; Positive body language signals; Negative signals to avoid; In summary; Chapter 9; It's what you say and how you say it; Watch your language; Making requests; Refusing requests - how to say 'no'; In summary; Chapter 10; Handling unproductive feelings; A positive inner voice; How others influence you; Influencing through past behaviour; In summary; Chapter 11; Tackling the difficult situation or person; The four part statement; In summary; Chapter 12; Handling put downs and criticism; Receiving criticisms; Giving criticism; In summary; Chapter 13; Managing aggression and conflict; Handling conflict; Handling aggression; In summary; And finally; Think positive to be a success