8 Secrets of Transformational Thinking

Nathan and Nancy Negative are some of the most miserable people on planet earth.  Their problem?  You got it—they are negative.  They complain about everything, never make mistakes themselves, and always have something to say about what someone else is doing. If you happen to be related to the couple above, you probably won’t even recognize it.  You are actually probably thinking of someone else who is negative.  That is part of the problem…most negative people don’t even realize they are that way. 

So, let’s just assume you realize that you are a negative person, and are wondering what you can do to change this.  Below are eight acceptable thoughts that can help.  Think on these things.

True

I know what you are thinking.  “I’ve got this one down pat!”  Not so fast.  What is meant by true, is thinking on reality.  In other words, think about what has actually happened and not what could happen; especially dwelling on the worst case scenario. 

Honorable

Some people may have visions of chivalry here, and it is actually not that far off.  This type of thought life can be described by meditating on noble character and moral uprightness. 

Just

To be just is to be fair and equitable.  This would include not being partial or biased, and avoiding stereotypes.  In other words, don’t assume the worst of a person, but approach it with a neutral mindset.

Pure

The words reserved and clean could come to mind here.  I will translate for you though:  do not hold on to anger, lust, lying, stealing, rebellion, etc.  Kick those thoughts out and replace them with love, honesty, and submission. 

Lovely

When I think of lovely I think of something that is pleasing.  In a not so normal sense, thinking on lovely thoughts is actually about musing over how you can befriend or please someone else. 

Commendable

For a thought to be commendable, it is based on what others would like to hear.  I can’t speak for you, but it makes me happy to hear about the good things that happen to people. 

Excellence

Men can appreciate this word, as excellence is a reference to manliness and valor.  Words like courage, bravery, and boldness are closely associated with excellence.  Women are not excluded here; I am just giving the definition of the transliterated Greek.  It should also be kept in mind that brazen disrespect is not included here. 

Praiseworthy

This really is the bottom line here when we talk about relationships; if you do not have anything nice to think, then don’t think it.  Try to find the best in others and share with them how God has blessed you through knowing them.

Boom.  That’s it!  Your brain controls the rest of your body including your emotions and behavior.  Change the way you think and change your life.  Break your thinking patterns and break your nature. 

Nick Massey is a Life Coach, Speaker, and Writer.  To read more from Nick Massey, or to schedule him for a Life Coaching session, or book him to speak to your church, business, or group, visit our website at http://www.coachmassey.com. © 2014 Nick Massey