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POSITIVE MENTALPOSITIVE MENTALATTITUDEATTITUDE


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OPTIMISTS LIVE LONGER THANOPTIMISTS LIVE LONGER THAN

PESSIMISTSPESSIMISTS

French cyclist, Lance Armstrong was diagnosedFrench cyclist, Lance Armstrong was diagnosed

with testicular cancer with a 40% survivalwith testicular cancer with a 40% survival

chance and told that he would never be able tochance and told that he would never be able to

cycle again.cycle again.

Himadri Paul, a student of IIT, Mumbai fell downHimadri Paul, a student of IIT, Mumbai fell down

from second floor balcony and suffered multiplefrom second floor balcony and suffered multiple

fractures in his spinal cord, broke both legs andfractures in his spinal cord, broke both legs and

one hand.one hand.


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LAB TESTSLAB TESTS

Lab tests have proved that there is a lower count of whiteLab tests have proved that there is a lower count of whiteblood cells, which fight infections, among depressedblood cells, which fight infections, among depressed

people. Thus, our moods do have a bearing on ourpeople. Thus, our moods do have a bearing on our

immunity function, says Dr Rajesh Parikh , a Mumbaiimmunity function, says Dr Rajesh Parikh , a Mumbai

based neuropsychiatrist.based neuropsychiatrist.

Clinical studies also show that stress can impede woundsClinical studies also show that stress can impede wounds

from healing, and impair the effectiveness of vaccines.from healing, and impair the effectiveness of vaccines.

In August 2002, results of a study conducted at the YaleIn August 2002, results of a study conducted at the Yale

University in US were published, which showed thatUniversity in US were published, which showed that

optimists lived seven years longer thanoptimists lived seven years longer thanpessimists.According to this study, positive thinking ispessimists.According to this study, positive thinking is

more important in longevity than lower blood pressure &more important in longevity than lower blood pressure &

cholesterol levels.cholesterol levels.

Gloomy people have cells that age more rapidly.Gloomy people have cells that age more rapidly.


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According to Bangalore based Dr Deepak Sharan, anAccording to Bangalore based Dr Deepak Sharan, anorthopaedic surgeon, positive thinking has beenorthopaedic surgeon, positive thinking has beenproved to affect musculoskeletal disorders.proved to affect musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr John Sarno of the New York University School ofDr John Sarno of the New York University School ofMedicine, has showed that psychological factorsMedicine, has showed that psychological factorsoften trigger back pain & other musculoskeletaloften trigger back pain & other musculoskeletaldisorders, instead of structural defects.It is called disorders, instead of structural defects.It is called tension myositis syndrome , where pain acts as atension myositis syndrome , where pain acts as adiversion from negative thoughts.The brain reducesdiversion from negative thoughts.The brain reducesblood flow to the affected areas, resulting in a buildblood flow to the affected areas, resulting in a build up of waste materials& inducing pain.up of waste materials& inducing pain.

Positive thinking translates to positive vibes forPositive thinking translates to positive vibes forbabies as well. Mothers touch is essential for thebabies as well. Mothers touch is essential for the

survival of sick babies as per Dr Armeida Fernandezsurvival of sick babies as per Dr Armeida Fernandez, a pediatrician., a pediatrician.

Spiraling negative thoughts can send the hormonalSpiraling negative thoughts can send the hormonalsystem into disarray & suppress GABA, an aminosystem into disarray & suppress GABA, an aminoacid derivative thats a calming substance.acid derivative thats a calming substance.

Laugh , pray & think positive, even when takingLaugh , pray & think positive, even when takingthose bitter ills!those bitter ills!


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KNOW THYSELFKNOW THYSELF

1.1. Who am I?Who am I?

2.2. What is the purpose of my life?What is the purpose of my life?

3.3. Do I deserve what I desire?Do I deserve what I desire?

4.4. Do I get more than what my job requires?Do I get more than what my job requires?5.5. Is getting what I want, or helping others to getIs getting what I want, or helping others to get

what they want, is my primary motive?what they want, is my primary motive?

6.6. Do I love what I do or do I do what I love?Do I love what I do or do I do what I love?

7.7. Do I eat to live or live to eat?Do I eat to live or live to eat?

8.8. Am I adding life to my years or years to myAm I adding life to my years or years to my

life?life?

9.9. Am I an owner or only a caretaker?Am I an owner or only a caretaker?


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AnswersAnswers

1.1. I am eternal spirit with a mind to manageI am eternal spirit with a mind to manage

it and a body to house it.it and a body to house it.2.2. To be happy or generate all roundTo be happy or generate all round

happiness.happiness.

3.3. One may not always get what oneOne may not always get what onedesires; but will generally get what onedesires; but will generally get what one

deserves.deserves.

4.4. Individual answers.Individual answers.

5.5. Fulfilling the desires of others is the bestFulfilling the desires of others is the best

desire.desire.

9. The first option is an essential pre9. The first option is an essential pre--

re uisite for uestions 6 TO 9re uisite for uestions 6 TO 9


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In order to practice PMA, it is important toIn order to practice PMA, it is important to

understand the human mind mechanism. Theunderstand the human mind mechanism. The

process involved are as follows:process involved are as follows: Various stimuli are received from the externalVarious stimuli are received from the external

environment or internally by the brain.environment or internally by the brain.

These are perceived by our five senses which sendThese are perceived by our five senses which sendimpulses to the brain .impulses to the brain .

The process of appraisal of thoughts classifies theThe process of appraisal of thoughts classifies the

impulses as good, bad or neutral.impulses as good, bad or neutral.

Thoughts in turn cause physiological and chemicalThoughts in turn cause physiological and chemical

reactions in the body to generate action.reactions in the body to generate action.


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In this entire process, it is mostIn this entire process, it is most

essential to ensure that the right actionsessential to ensure that the right actionsresult.The thought appraisal needs to beresult.The thought appraisal needs to be

toned up to accept good impulses, rejecttoned up to accept good impulses, reject

bad ones & ignore neutral category. Abad ones & ignore neutral category. A

three step formula is given here:three step formula is given here:1.1. Aim to achieve success because you feel aAim to achieve success because you feel a

driving need to excel.driving need to excel.

2.2. Concentrate on a specific task which youConcentrate on a specific task which you

feel is likely to bring success.feel is likely to bring success.3.3. Believe in yourself and continuously thinkBelieve in yourself and continuously think

that success will be yours.that success will be yours.


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Nine simple techniques to generateNine simple techniques to generate

positive emotions & positive thoughtspositive emotions & positive thoughts

1.1. Be positively selective.Be positively selective.

2.2. Select positive words.Select positive words.

3.3. Prefer positive talk.Prefer positive talk.4.4. Enjoy inspiring songs.Enjoy inspiring songs.

5.5. Smile and laugh more.Smile and laugh more.

6.6. Look for positivity in everything.Look for positivity in everything.

7.7. Do not stay depressed.Do not stay depressed.8.8. Inculcate positive thoughts.Inculcate positive thoughts.

9.9. Firmly believe in yourself and your goal.Firmly believe in yourself and your goal.


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REMOVING NEGATIVITY FROM YOUR LIFEREMOVING NEGATIVITY FROM YOUR LIFE

Have a positive train of thought about every situationHave a positive train of thought about every situation What you think is what will happenWhat you think is what will happen

Negative thoughts will develop into negative actionsNegative thoughts will develop into negative actions

Build your selfBuild your self--esteem back up to believe in yourselfesteem back up to believe in yourself

Believe that you can accomplish anything in your lifeBelieve that you can accomplish anything in your life& have the reliance to go after it to get it& have the reliance to go after it to get it

You have to remove all negative thoughts & actionYou have to remove all negative thoughts & action

from your lifefrom your life

Think positive about everything you want to do & itThink positive about everything you want to do & itwill come to youwill come to you

Remove yourself from negative peopleRemove yourself from negative people

Practice to think only positive thoughts andPractice to think only positive thoughts and

eventually this will become a part of youeventually this will become a part of you


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Advantages of PMAAdvantages of PMA1.1. Individual and organizational goals areIndividual and organizational goals are

achieved to the optimal level.achieved to the optimal level.2.2. The right motivation generates enthusiasmThe right motivation generates enthusiasm

to produce high quality output.to produce high quality output.3.3. Results in maximum utilization of mindResults in maximum utilization of mind

power, which otherwise remains untapped.power, which otherwise remains untapped.4.4. Positive emotions keep body chemicals inPositive emotions keep body chemicals in

perfect balance and provide good healthperfect balance and provide good healthand emotional poise.and emotional poise.

5.5. The mind is tuned to manage difficultThe mind is tuned to manage difficult

problems in a positive fashion.problems in a positive fashion.6.6. It is the basic ingredient of a pleasingIt is the basic ingredient of a pleasing

personality.personality.


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POSITIVE TRAITSPOSITIVE TRAITS

1.1. FEARLESSNESSFEARLESSNESS (ABHYAM).(ABHYAM).

Fear is , undoubtedly, the most debilitatingFear is , undoubtedly, the most debilitatingemotion which effects all human beings, inemotion which effects all human beings, inlesser or greater extent,with the worst form oflesser or greater extent,with the worst form of

negative influence on their behaviour.negative influence on their behaviour. Fearlessness is the most virtuous trait ofFearlessness is the most virtuous trait of

personality for everybody. Moral courage is onepersonality for everybody. Moral courage is oneof the greatest assets of a successful man.of the greatest assets of a successful man.There can be no disease worse than cowardice.There can be no disease worse than cowardice.

Fear of the unknown is a common cause ofFear of the unknown is a common cause ofanxiety and worry.anxiety and worry.

Truth becomes the first casualty when fearTruth becomes the first casualty when fearoverpowers attitudes.overpowers attitudes.

Explain types of fear.Explain types of fear.


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2.2. UPRIGHTNESSUPRIGHTNESS (ARJAVAM)(ARJAVAM) This quality provides the foundation of ethicalThis quality provides the foundation of ethical

and moral values.and moral values.

Upright person has core values & firmUpright person has core values & firmconvictions for which he is always ready to putconvictions for which he is always ready to putup a bold stand.up a bold stand.

The attitude of honesty & integrity is natural toThe attitude of honesty & integrity is natural tohim.him.

3.3. HARMLESSNESSHARMLESSNESS (AHIMSA)(AHIMSA) Ability to forgive and forget, for lasting goodAbility to forgive and forget, for lasting good

interpersonal relations, arises from this quality.interpersonal relations, arises from this quality. Other allied qualities such as unmalaciousOther allied qualities such as unmalacious

tongue, tenderness towards other beings,tongue, tenderness towards other beings,gentleness, modesty are acquired whengentleness, modesty are acquired whenAhimsa is the guiding philosophy of a person.Ahimsa is the guiding philosophy of a person.

4.4. TRUTHTRUTH ( SATYAM )( SATYAM )

Is one of the foremost virtues essential for aIs one of the foremost virtues essential for arighteous living.righteous living.


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The benefits accruing from indulging in untruthfulThe benefits accruing from indulging in untruthfulpractices sometimes provide shortpractices sometimes provide short--term gains butterm gains butcan never serve the longcan never serve the long-- term interest of anterm interest of anindividual or the society.individual or the society.

Truthfulness is, thus the basic requisite forTruthfulness is, thus the basic requisite forcontentment in life.contentment in life.

5.5. EVEN TEMPEREVEN TEMPER ( AKRODHA )( AKRODHA )

Anger almost always arises from insatiate desires.Anger almost always arises from insatiate desires. Keep ones temper under control, as far asKeep ones temper under control, as far as

possible.possible.

Anger does more harm to ones own self than toAnger does more harm to ones own self than tothe object of anger.the object of anger.

6.6. PATIENCEPATIENCE ( KSHAMA )( KSHAMA )

It is the ability to preserve in the face of harshIt is the ability to preserve in the face of harshphysical or emotional inconveniences comingphysical or emotional inconveniences comingenroute the achievements of intended goals.enroute the achievements of intended goals.


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7.7. FORTITUDEFORTITUDE ( DHRITI )( DHRITI )

A man with this quality is capable of meeting bothA man with this quality is capable of meeting both

favourable or unexpectedly unfavourablefavourable or unexpectedly unfavourablecircumstances with a balanced equipoise.circumstances with a balanced equipoise.

He accepts the challenges of life without dejection,He accepts the challenges of life without dejection,

particularly when the going gets tough.particularly when the going gets tough.

8.8.QUIETUDEQUIETUDE ( SHANTI )( SHANTI )

If a person can remain unruffled despite highlyIf a person can remain unruffled despite highly

disturbing environment, full of adverse happenings,disturbing environment, full of adverse happenings,

he can retain his internal balance & emotionalhe can retain his internal balance & emotional

harmony.harmony.

9.9. HUMILITYHUMILITY ( NA( NA ATIATI-- MANITA )MANITA )

It literally means absence of excess pride.It literally means absence of excess pride.

Arrogance is an obvious antonym of humility.Arrogance is an obvious antonym of humility.

An arrogance person is generally unpopular.An arrogance person is generally unpopular.


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GITA , lists three gates of hell :GITA , lists three gates of hell :

DesiresDesires InsatiateInsatiate

AngerAnger -- UncontrolledUncontrolled

GreedGreed -- The bottomless well.The bottomless well.

When desireWhen desire gratifications lead togratifications lead to

disappointment, anger soars up.Anger isdisappointment, anger soars up.Anger is,thus , the storm of thought arising in the mind,thus , the storm of thought arising in the mindwhen desires are not fulfilled. Greed is thewhen desires are not fulfilled. Greed is theresult of overpowering desires for more andresult of overpowering desires for more andmore.All the three are interlinked, with controlmore.All the three are interlinked, with control

stands of desire.stands of desire.These are the surest paths to make onesThese are the surest paths to make ones

life a miserable failure.life a miserable failure.


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REMOVAL ; NEGATIVE THINKINGREMOVAL ; NEGATIVE THINKING

1.1. Do one thing at a timeDo one thing at a time by doing one thing at aby doing one thing at atime we derive maximum pleasure of it, resulting intime we derive maximum pleasure of it, resulting inqualitative improvement in the outcome of results.qualitative improvement in the outcome of results.

2.2. Hasten slowlyHasten slowly by trying to hurry , one does notby trying to hurry , one does notimprove the quality of work.improve the quality of work.

3.3. Stop worrying and start livingStop worrying and start living almost 80% ofalmost 80% ofthe things which cause worry actually do notthe things which cause worry actually do nothappen.happen.

4.4. Total surrender : the way to ultimate successTotal surrender : the way to ultimate successwhy not surrender to the ultimate driver of thewhy not surrender to the ultimate driver of the

cosmos if not alwayscosmos if not always at least once a while.at least once a while.5.5. Live in the presentLive in the present Only the present is real. TheOnly the present is real. The

past is gone, on which we have no control.Thepast is gone, on which we have no control.Thefuture is always is uncertain. Planning for future isfuture is always is uncertain. Planning for future isnot the same as e as worrying about it.not the same as e as worrying about it.


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POWER OF PARADIGM SHIFTPOWER OF PARADIGM SHIFT

Change of Reference Change of Reference

Eg: PhotographEg: Photograph

RESULTS OF PARADIGM SHIFTRESULTS OF PARADIGM SHIFT

Eg: If you were an outsider brought intoEg: If you were an outsider brought intothis company, how would you solve thisthis company, how would you solve this

problem?problem?

Its only when take things apart switch themIts only when take things apart switch them

around a bit and put them back together, thataround a bit and put them back together, that

you make true paradigm shift. You activelyyou make true paradigm shift. You actively

define the future and not just repeat the past.define the future and not just repeat the past.


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Optimist sayOptimist say-- I can do thatI can do that

Pessimist sayPessimist say-- I cant do thatI cant do that

-- Thats the way weve alwaysThats the way weve always

done itdone it

-- Thats not in my job descriptionThats not in my job description

-- Weve already tried that and itWeve already tried that and it

didnt workdidnt work

-- Thats never going to workThats never going to work


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BEING A CAN DO PERSONBEING A CAN DO PERSON

YETYET

ADMIT WHEN YOU ARE WRONGADMIT WHEN YOU ARE WRONG

FIGHT ALL YOU CANFIGHT ALL YOU CAN

NEVER GIVE UPNEVER GIVE UP

CHOOSE TO WINCHOOSE TO WIN

LEARN FROM OTHERSLEARN FROM OTHERS

CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN YOU TAKECONTRIBUTE MORE THAN YOU TAKE

LOVE AND BE LOVEDLOVE AND BE LOVED PERSIST UNTIL YOU SUCCEEDPERSIST UNTIL YOU SUCCEED


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THE LAW OF THE HOUSE FLYTHE LAW OF THE HOUSE FLY

The velocity of a house flyThe velocity of a house fly-- directiondirection

continually changing. Principlecontinually changing. Principle-- as long asas long asyou have speed and direction, you haveyou have speed and direction, you havevelocity.velocity.

We really dont need many anchors inWe really dont need many anchors inlifewe need sails.lifewe need sails.

Believe in your abilitiesBelieve in your abilities-- The enemyThe enemywithinwithin-- stops our progress. No army,stops our progress. No army,navy,navy, airforceairforce-- enemy uses deepest fears,enemy uses deepest fears,small hesitations, difficult experiencessmall hesitations, difficult experiences-- toto

work against.work against.

Success weapons to combatSuccess weapons to combat--determinationdetermination egeg: lima beans.: lima beans.

History is full of impossible that wereHistory is full of impossible that werelater proved possible.later proved possible.


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SURVIVE SETBACKS WITH YOUR POSITIVESURVIVE SETBACKS WITH YOUR POSITIVE

ATTITUDE INTACTATTITUDE INTACT

EXPECT SETBACKEXPECT SETBACK

CONTROL YOUR REACTIONCONTROL YOUR REACTION

KEEP YOUR EYE ON YOUR GOALS EVENKEEP YOUR EYE ON YOUR GOALS EVENIF YOU HAVE TO REVISE THEMIF YOU HAVE TO REVISE THEM

RESOLVE TO GET THROUGH TOUGHRESOLVE TO GET THROUGH TOUGH

TIMES NO MATTER WHATTIMES NO MATTER WHAT

WINTSON CHURCHILLWINTSON CHURCHILL-- NEVER GIVE UP.NEVER GIVE UP.

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVERNEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER


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MAKE A DIFFERENCEMAKE A DIFFERENCE

IDENTIFY A PROBLEMIDENTIFY A PROBLEM-- ACTIVELY WORKACTIVELY WORK

TO SOLVE IT.TO SOLVE IT.

EXAMINE YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPEXAMINE YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

AND RESOLVE TO PATCH UP ANYAND RESOLVE TO PATCH UP ANY

HOLESHOLES DECIDE TO BECOME THE LEADER ATDECIDE TO BECOME THE LEADER AT

WORKWORK-- EVEN IF YOURE NOT THE BOSSEVEN IF YOURE NOT THE BOSS

DECIDE TO HELP INDIVIDUALLY WHEREDECIDE TO HELP INDIVIDUALLY WHERE

YOU CANYOU CAN

RESOLVE TO MAKE THE WORLD ARESOLVE TO MAKE THE WORLD A

BETTER PLACE THAN YOU FOUND IT.BETTER PLACE THAN YOU FOUND IT.

STORY OF JEFF.STORY OF JEFF.

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