Positive thinking is a mental and emotional attitude of expecting good and favorable results, and not getting discouraged when plans do not proceed as expected. It means trying over again and not accepting defeat. It means envisioning light at the end of every tunnel.

It is an attitude of focusing on the good and positive in a situation, and not on the negative. With this frame of mind, you don’t accept defeat, and do not allow anything negative to affect your mood and state of mind.

A positive thinking person focuses more on the good in people, not on the bad side or their shortcomings.

Positive thinking means optimism and positive attitude. It means looking forward and envisioning a better and happier life, and not being daunted by obstacles, problems or delays.

A person with a positive mindset would encourage and motivate people, and try to motivate them and make them feel good.

Cambridge dictionary defines it as, “full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence.”

Positive thinking requires that we look to the bright side of every situation we find ourselves in. It promotes an attitude of expecting success, believing in oneself and in one’s abilities, and not considering failure as an option. When this attitude is present, you have the courage to dream big, you visualize success as an attainable feat.  if you expect success, envision progress, and do not allow your mind to dwell on negativities, you have much greater chances of meeting success.

If you desire to excel in business, sport, politics, acting, singing and entrepreneurship, or in any other area, you need to adopt a positive thinking attitude. True, you also need the necessary skills and expertise, but they will not get you far without optimism, hopefulness and expectation of success.

Henry Ford said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you are right.” It means that all is in the mind and attitude. Of a truth nothing can stop a man with the right mental attitude[positive thinking] and nothing can help a man with the wrong mental attitude[negative thinking].

It must be emphasized that for this attitude to be effective, it should also be backed by positive action and initiative. You need to make plans and use your common sense, and not just depend on luck.

It is pertinent that we be cautious of our use of words that we may not speak negative.

Here are a few practices that could motivate as well as harness the habit of positive thinking

1. A smile and a happy face.
2. Being helpful and kind.
3. Getting up and trying again when falling down, and not giving up.
4. Being happy, even if you have little.
5. Maintaining a positive attitude and hope, despite obstacles and difficulties