Words to avoid to stay positive

by Randa Morris

Victim Thinking Checklist Our thoughts control our actions. They control the way we see the world, and how we respond to all of the diverse opportunities that life itself presents to us. By learning to control our thoug...read more

by Carol Gioia

Often we think we are being positive in our words and behavior; all the while, subtle but insidious, phrases come tumbling out of our mouths into our conversation, or involuntarily run rampant through our thoughts. Ce...read more

by Jules Red

The best way to stay positive is to recognise how using negative language can pull you into a bad mood and keep you there. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) teaches people that they can change their behaviour if they are ...read more

by Stacy Zahn

It appears that negativity has taken over positivity, in this world. The English language is overflowing with such dramatic words and could be an inspiration to how we appear to others in the public eye. Some negativity ca...read more

by Heather E.Hartz

The spoken word is full of power, as is the power of thought, Negative words steal our energy and our hope. We have a vocabulary of self talk, and that vocabulary can be positive, or negative. We can choose which way we di...read more

by Jem Gedwing

Is your glass half full or half empty? Surely if it's half empty, there's a whole other half that can be filled with Positivity. If your glass is always half full, then the desire to fill the other half with anything ...read more

by Amber Richards

SO WHAT NOW? You're running late for work and the kids missed their bus. Your dog has chewed up your new heels, you spilled coffee all over your silk shirt, and not to mention the fact that you feel as if you are coming...read more

by Meca Morrow

A wise man once said, " We are snared by the words of our mouth." How true this is. The very words that we speak will determine who we are. I believe the key to being positive all begins with what we think of ourselves...read more

by Robin Wilder

Looser, ugly, stupid, moron, slut, lazy, dumb a*, piece of crap, has been, retarded, fat, skinny, reject, fool, crippled, smelly, dirty, half wit, stunted, repulsive, freak, half a man, Jaba the hut. Thoughtless, forget...read more

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by Dianne Murphy-Rodgers

Being positive is a state of mind and the human mind is awesome. It forges a new pathway between neurones every time we think, say or do something. If we repeat the thought, word or action, our mind engraves these pathways...read more

by Helen Heard

Words To Avoid To Stay Positive No one wants to be negative, and no one wants negative people around them. In fact one of the main ways be successful, is to surround yourself with positive people. It's part of the whol...read more

by S.E. Whitbeck

Mind your P's, use U's after Q's and for God's sake, watch your mouth. The power of creative thoughts and enlightened language can help you to maintain a positive vibration. Words hold great power. Use them carefully...read more

by Jodee Stout

Being positive..is just that! One must always use the words that makes one feel good about themselves and life. Just as the story of the train going up a hill. Even though it was a steep hill, the train said to itself: ...read more

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by Crystal Dawn

Negativity's first assault takes place on the battle ground of our mind. Undoubtedly, it is when we, as individuals, bring these negative thoughts into submission - and only then that we are able to give way to the power ...read more

by Pamela Ashton

The languages of the human family are rich and bursting with words that inspire and thrill us, bring delight, and motivate us to action. As in any aspect of life, there is a dark side to language. Words that bring depres...read more

by Emma McFagen

Pardon my sarcasm, but I do find that while I am trying to stay positive, I absolutely must laugh. Words to avoid like the Cheesecake Factory when you're dieting: 1. "Victoria Beckham" - She just makes us all look bad,...read more

by Wendy Brock

What you say has so much to do with your outlook on life. In order to stay positive, you must develop a vocabulary that has positive words. Avoiding words with a negative connotation is extremely important to stay positive...read more

by Clara Brincat

Words have power. We who were made in God's image should take note;God spoke and things came into existence. Therefore as His creation we to have been given the same authority. When I was a child all I heard was how stupid...read more

by Louise Ciccone

Words and phrases that put you in a slump CANT I can't do this anymore. No, you choose not to do it, based on your thoughts and feelings about the "task" Shouldn't who says you shouldn't Is it not up to...read more

by Mike Shrum

I have read that it is not words that make you positive or negative. I believe this, at times a very positive person may even have a negative mood. As long as it passes relatively quickly there probably is nothing to worry...read more