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Positive mental attitude (PMA) is a concept first introduced in 1937 by Napoleon Hill in the book Think and Grow Rich. The book never actually uses the term, but discusses the importance of positive thinking as a contributing factor of success. [ 1 ]
The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Mastering the Problems of Everyday Living is a 1952 self-help book by American minister Norman Vincent Peale.It provides anecdotal "case histories" of positive thinking using a biblical approach, and practical instructions which were designed to help the reader achieve a permanent and optimistic attitude.
Positive psychology in the workplace focuses on shifting attention away from negative aspects such as workplace violence, stress, burnout, and job insecurity; it shifts attention to positive and hopeful attributes, resilience, confidence, and a productive work culture that emphasizes professional success and human success. [2]
I thought of this sketch often as I read The Power of Positive Thinking, a bestselling book first published more than 70 years ago and written by Norman Vincent Peale, longtime pastor at Marble ...
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
Some researchers, including the "positive psychologist," Martin Seligman, frame positive thinking as an explanatory style. An explanatory style is how you explain why events happened.
Despite a large body of positive psychological research into the relationship between happiness and productivity, [1] [2] [3] happiness at work has traditionally been seen as a potential by-product of positive outcomes at work, rather than a pathway to business success. Happiness in the workplace is usually dependent on the work environment.
"Life's a climb. But the view is great." There are times when things seemingly go to plan, and there are other moments when nothing works out. During those instances, you might feel lost.