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One of the most important steps to develop positive attitude is to overcome procrastination. What is procrastination? Procrastination is when we "put off, delay or postpone important tasks, which we have to complete within a time frame. For example a student might procrastinate when he has to prepare for his exams, submit an assignment or a presentation. Another example could be of a business executive who has been given a deadline to achieve certain goals. Instead of doing that important task at time one will say “I will do it tomorrow” and tomorrow never comes. We might complete it at the eleventh hour if there is no other way out. Doing any important task at the eleventh hour might cause problems like tension, stress, apprehension, anxiety, fear and poor performance. So it is recommended to overcome procrastination. Why do we procrastinate? Causes of Procrastination Early childhood training Poor time management Lack of interest Lack of motivation Inability to organize one’s tho...

We need to shift our focus to develop positive thinking. When we start putting focus on positive things, we develop a positive attitude. We can avoid a number of problems and life seems to be colourful. We feel full of energy and we can do a lot in less time. Success becomes our destiny. You can use a few simple techniques to shift your focus from the negative to the positive. • Build a desire to become positive • Look for the positives in self and others • Whenever you become a victim of a negative thought put your focus on your blessings, strengths and achievements • Learn to relax and in relaxed state of mind imagine yourself having a positive attitude • Get in touch with your positive feelings • Share your positive feelings with others

People with positive thinking will acknowledge their strengths They will appreciate themselves and others They will be relaxed, at peace and happy They will enjoy the company of others They will make others feel happy They will keep realistic expectations from self and others Their focus will remain on the blessings, which they have They will have an attitude of gratitude Their focus will be on success They will be successful in their lives

To develop a positive attitude for a positive living we need to shift our focus from the negative to the positive. Some people become habitual of thinking in a negative way about themselves and others. To the extent when they see something positive, they will not appreciate rather they will keep putting their focus on the negatives. We need to remember this will cause more problems for us. As we all know that there is a mind and body relationship. What we think will affect our body. Negative thinking can cause a number of problems for us including tension, stress, anxiety, depression and physical health problems or psychosomatic problems.

Bright Stars 1. Define life success One of the most empowering things you can do for yourself is to define your criteria for life success. This requires reflecting on what the key elements are and the experiences you wish to have. 2. Choose to be happy Happiness is a state of mind. The Dalai Lama says that the very purpose of life is to seek happiness. He believes that if you train the mind to be happy, you will be. Likewise, you can train yourself for higher self-esteem. 3. Set challenging goals How much you like yourself is often reflected in the level of goals you will set for yourself. Generally, people who like themselves and feel valuable, set higher and more challenging life goals. 4. Honour your core values When you live by a clear set of values, it is easier to align your life with what is most important to you. When you honor your core values, (those things you would fight for), you honor your true self. 5. Enhance your energy People with high self-esteem seem to have a reser...