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  • The Positive Thread
     OP - February 22, 2015, 07:20 PM
    We ex-Muslims can be a pretty negative and depressive bunch of silly sods at times grin12 and I'm as bad an offender as anyone else!

    So I thought we should have a thread that ONLY focusses on positive & happy thoughts, pics, memes or whatever makes you happy, laugh or feel good Smiley

    I'll start with 10 tips on "Positive Thinking":

    1. Take good care of yourself - both physically and mentally: It's much easier to be positive when you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.

    2. Remind yourself of the things for which you are grateful: Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right (good) in your life. Taking just a few minutes every day to stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.

    3. Get the facts - don't assume things: Low self-esteem is an issue for many people. Sometimes you assume people are thinking things about you that aren't positive. Don't waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.

    4. Stop using negative absolutes: Do you use words like "always" or "never" a lot. These are absolutes. For example, have you ever told a spouse, "you're ALWAYS late!" or complained to a friend, "you NEVER call me!"? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the situation feel worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing negative things that aren't true. Interestingly, it works the other way, too. If you use positive thinking with absolutes, you can improve your life. I'm ALWAYS successful, I NEVER give up, and I am ALWAYS enthusiastic are some simple positive absolute affirmations.

    5. Detach from negative thoughts: Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't let them. Whenever you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, look at it briefly, and substitute it with something positive.

    6. Squash the "ANTs": In his book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," Dr. Daniel Amen talks about "ANTs" - Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like "Those people are laughing, they must be talking about me," or "The boss wants to see me ... it must be bad!" When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them! Consider the opposite (better yet, convince yourself that the opposite is true).

    7. Practice "loving", "touching" & "squeezing": You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. Even touching strangers can help (just be careful with this). One research study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She received higher tips from these customers than from the ones she didn't touch!

    8. Increase Your social activity: Connecting with people - especially positive people - is an essential part of life. By increasing social activity, you reduce loneliness and increase self-esteem. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!

    9. Contribute to yourself and others: Helping people is a guaranteed happiness booster. Everyone feels good after helping someone or contributing in some way. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources - or just make it a habit to help someone (even in a small way) everyday. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return. It involves the "Law of Attraction".

    10. Use "pattern interrupts" to get out of a negative "rut": Ruminating is a common problem amongst "negative", pessimistic thinkers. Ruminating basically means "getting stuck" in a "rut" of a negative thinking. It is like hyper-focus on something negative. It's never productive, because it's not rational or solution-oriented. It's basically just excessive worry. If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to "interrupt the pattern" and force yourself to do something completely different. To interrupt your pattern, try changing your physical environment. Perhaps go for a walk or sit outside. Go to the gym and get some exercise. Go to the beach, the mountains, or the countryside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music. Do whatever you can to simply change what you are doing and focusing on and you'll "interrupt the pattern".

    http://www.examiner.com/article/10-simple-tips-to-develop-a-positive-thinking-habit
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #1 - February 22, 2015, 07:22 PM
    Quote
    ONLY focusses on positive & happy thoughts,


    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #2 - February 22, 2015, 07:26 PM


    I've come a long way since then - faced many trails - but I'm still standing and still fighting against the odds.  Smiley
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #3 - February 23, 2015, 08:11 AM
    You haven't changed much, Abu!

    Positive stuff for today: the sun is shining bright and I can see the deep blue see from my window.
    He's no friend to the friendless
    And he's the mother of grief
    There's only sorrow for tomorrow
    Surely life is too brief
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #4 - February 23, 2015, 08:16 AM
     Afro
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #5 - February 23, 2015, 09:45 PM
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw-BwRmwX8s this one had me in stitches lol
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #6 - February 23, 2015, 09:59 PM
     Cheesy  Cheesy

    I've seen that guys vids before. I love his Egyptian accent. It's spot on  Cheesy
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #7 - February 24, 2015, 12:34 AM
    Quote from: Abu Ali on February 23, 2015, 09:59 PM
    Cheesy  Cheesy

    I've seen that guys vids before. I love his Egyptian accent. It's spot on  Cheesy


    I love Egyptian English. It's like the most awesome English accent ever Cheesy
    I was at a Brazilian party last week with a live band, drunk, dancing with a couple of friends, and then this sweet guy starts smiling at me so I say hi to him. He introduces himself as Ali, he was from Egypt and he was an atheist aswell: "All za religion is buuull-shiet, so estoopid!" Cheesy I had to control myself and resist the urge to laugh my ass off Cheesy
    You are the Universe, Expressing itself as a Human for a little while- Eckhart Tolle
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #8 - February 24, 2015, 03:38 AM
    Positive. Hmm. The bread I made this past weekend turned out perfect, as did the two cakes last Thursday and the blueberry pies on Sunday. My kids behaved exactly as they should at their first trip to the movies with their mother. I moved to a better house a couple of weeks ago. I enrolled my kids in a school that focuses on science and the arts for next year, and then for seven years after. My kids have improved a hundredfold over the past two years with various therapies, and I have been able to get the right equipment so that I can do some of it at home.
    The ¨oldies¨ radio station in the area played the Clash a few days ago and now I don't have to skip past it anymore for fear of seventies folk.
    I am free. My kids are getting help and opportunities. I think my whole life is pretty positive.
    What makes me feel positive? Their smiles. My kids are smiling.
    Don't let Hitler have the street.
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #9 - February 24, 2015, 07:44 AM
    Aw that's really lovely three. I know the feeling Smiley
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #10 - February 24, 2015, 12:09 PM
    That sounds amazing three, so happy to hear things are going well. Smiley
    You are the Universe, Expressing itself as a Human for a little while- Eckhart Tolle
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #11 - February 24, 2015, 12:41 PM
    Quote from: three on February 24, 2015, 03:38 AM
    Positive. Hmm. The bread I made this past weekend turned out perfect, as did the two cakes last Thursday and the blueberry pies on Sunday. My kids behaved exactly as they should at their first trip to the movies with their mother. I moved to a better house a couple of weeks ago. I enrolled my kids in a school that focuses on science and the arts for next year, and then for seven years after. My kids have improved a hundredfold over the past two years with various therapies, and I have been able to get the right equipment so that I can do some of it at home.
    The ¨oldies¨ radio station in the area played the Clash a few days ago and now I don't have to skip past it anymore for fear of seventies folk.
    I am free. My kids are getting help and opportunities. I think my whole life is pretty positive.
    What makes me feel positive? Their smiles. My kids are smiling.


    Awwww… lovely, three  far away hug
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #12 - February 24, 2015, 12:43 PM
    Sun is shining in through the window as the radio plays 'under pressure'  Afro
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #13 - February 24, 2015, 12:46 PM
    I have started up drawing recently and am really enjoying it!

    I have been 'used' by two social media pooling newspapers recently!
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #14 - February 24, 2015, 12:48 PM
    Wow! Cool :-)
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #15 - February 24, 2015, 12:48 PM
    Btw, doesn't HM already have a thread like this?

    "A goodass day" or something?
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #16 - February 24, 2015, 08:51 PM
    Quote from: three on February 24, 2015, 03:38 AM
    Positive. Hmm. The bread I made this past weekend turned out perfect, as did the two cakes last Thursday and the blueberry pies on Sunday. My kids behaved exactly as they should at their first trip to the movies with their mother. I moved to a better house a couple of weeks ago. I enrolled my kids in a school that focuses on science and the arts for next year, and then for seven years after. My kids have improved a hundredfold over the past two years with various therapies, and I have been able to get the right equipment so that I can do some of it at home.
    The ¨oldies¨ radio station in the area played the Clash a few days ago and now I don't have to skip past it anymore for fear of seventies folk.
    I am free. My kids are getting help and opportunities. I think my whole life is pretty positive.
    What makes me feel positive? Their smiles. My kids are smiling.


     grin12

    So happy for you!
    Quote from: yeezevee on February 11, 2016, 02:05 PM
    how fuck works without shit??


    Let's Play Chess!

    harakaat, friend, RIP
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #17 - February 24, 2015, 08:58 PM

  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #18 - February 24, 2015, 09:17 PM
    This looks like a positive educational project in Cairo

    http://www.zoomaal.com/projects/cilas/3354?ref=10692102
    Which side are you on?
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #19 - February 24, 2015, 09:30 PM
    Although not an ex-muslim, I struggle with the same shit and this is a great thread. Really good advice.
    My positive thing is that a month ago I started walking for an hour daily, which actually is a great mood enhancer. I am proud of myself for this.
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #20 - February 24, 2015, 09:32 PM
    Quote from: Lilyesque on February 24, 2015, 12:46 PM
    I have started up drawing recently and am really enjoying it!

    I have been 'used' by two social media pooling newspapers recently!

    Cool, well done!
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #21 - February 24, 2015, 09:35 PM
    Quote from: Lilyesque on February 24, 2015, 12:46 PM
    I have started up drawing recently and am really enjoying it!

    I have been 'used' by two social media pooling newspapers recently!


     Afro

    You've got to show us some of it sometime!
    Quote from: yeezevee on February 11, 2016, 02:05 PM
    how fuck works without shit??


    Let's Play Chess!

    harakaat, friend, RIP
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #22 - February 24, 2015, 10:37 PM
    Quote from: zeca on February 24, 2015, 09:17 PM
    This looks like a positive educational project in Cairo

    http://www.zoomaal.com/projects/cilas/3354?ref=10692102


    It sounds great  Afro
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #23 - February 24, 2015, 10:50 PM
    My Bonjela is soothing my erupting wisdom tooth! Woot! Jaw is so sore!
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #24 - February 25, 2015, 03:22 AM
    Quote from: Abu Ali on February 24, 2015, 08:58 PM
    (Clicky for piccy!)



    My daughter would fit perfectly into that line of smiles.
    Don't let Hitler have the street.
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #25 - February 25, 2015, 11:15 AM
    That feeling of not having anything to do at the office! : D : D
    Dogs never bite me - just humans. ~ M. Monroe

    Religions seem to cause more grief than good.

    Exmuslim Chat
  • The Positive Thread
     Reply #26 - February 25, 2015, 12:09 PM
    Some more funny youtube vids:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPh9JZlVUK0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mkMKuHxfoU
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKtNclgHdyI
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