For me, having a clear purpose in my life has been essential. But it was something I had to think long and hard about before I understood it. and ultimately figured out the purpose of my life.
I’ve provided several positive thinking strategies to help you overcome negative patterns that have prevented you from achieving your goals in the past. Choose several you feel will help you most and incorporate them into your daily life. Write down these strategies and remind yourself to pause and change your way of thinking each time you find yourself being critical of yourself. As you become more comfortable with each new way of thinking — for example, learning not to apologize or accepting blame for someone else's anger — try adding a new positive thought strategy to your list.
1. Avoid absolutes and exaggerations.