A thought a day keeps the doctor away.

We all know the famous quote: "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away"
Hummm, What if I say "A thought a day keeps the doctor away." Well let me rephrase that, not just a thought, but "A positive thought a day keeps the doctor away"

I believe in the power of positive thinking. The following story illustrates my point:

I applied for a new job as a student at University of Waterloo, but since I had no previous job experience, my self-esteem was low. I considered myself to be incompetent. I was sure that I was not going to get the job. I had a negative attitude towards myself, and believed that the other applicants were better and more qualified than me. I manifested this attitude since I had no past experience in being interviewed or working even.

MY mind was filled with negative thoughts and fears concerning the job for the whole week before the job interview. I was sure I would be rejected. On the day of the interview I tried to be calm and prepared but there was this voice inside my head that just wouldn't stop being so well negative.

During the interview I was tense, displayed a negative attitude, worried about my posture, appearance, and felt hungry because I did not have enough time to eat breakfast. All this distracted my mind and made it difficult for me to focus on the interview. My overall behavior made a bad impression, and consequently I materialized my fear and did not get the job.

For my recent job interview, I had decided to follow a different strategy - Positive Thinking (It took a while to get here...) I applied for a job recently, but approached the matter in a different way. I was sure that I was going to get the job. During the week preceding the interview I often visualized me making a good impression and getting the job. I made sure I told myself that even if I don't land the job that doesn't mean that I am not worthy. I separated my confidence from my performance in the job interview. Behold I got the job because I made a good impression.


“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

“A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.” - Mahatma Gandhi

I now totally believe and accept positive thinking is the way to life. From personal experience I am glad I joined the ‘cult.’ What about you are you interested in joining...