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Words to avoid in order to stay positive 27 Articles

  • 1 of 27

    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

  • 2 of 27

    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

  • 3 of 27

    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

  • 4 of 27

    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 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

  • 6 of 27

    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

  • 7 of 27

    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

  • 8 of 27

    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

  • 9 of 27

    by Lisa Hunt Warren

    Although words like "can't" and "never" can bring down thinking, the most important words to avoid - if you want to remain positive - are the negative words of others. Other people often do one, some, or all of the foll...read more

  • 10 of 27

    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

  • 11 of 27

    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

  • 12 of 27

    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

  • 13 of 27

    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

  • 14 of 27

    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

  • 15 of 27

    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

  • 16 of 27

    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

  • 17 of 27

    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

  • 18 of 27

    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

  • 19 of 27

    by Frances Burke

    Say Yes to Your Dreams The Power of the Word YES! Is your first response usually No to everything? Have you heard too many No's in life? Reprogram your life and practice a word so powerful; it will transform your thoug...read more

  • 20 of 27

    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

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