7 Traits of Legendary Positive Thinkers

What Gandhi, Mandela, Mother Teresa, Maya Angelou, and the like had in common.

“We can change our future by merely changing our attitude to the positive.”

In an ideal world, there are rainbows, butterflies, happiness, and smiles always. But, we don’t really live in an ideal world…do we?

Our days and our world are so full of everything that can sometimes be the exact opposite of rainbows, butterflies, happiness, and smiles. To stay positive in a negative world is an art all by itself.

With the constant bombardment of bad news on almost all forms of media HOW oh how do we stay positive?

Let me give a few examples of highly evolved, legendary positive thinkers who remained positive among all odds: Gandhi, Mandela, Mother Teresa, Maya Angelou.

All these personalities went through very very rough times in their lives. They faced hardships, trials, and failure in the pursuit of their BIG dreams…but still remained positive. From political ridicule to years behind bars, to torture, to working in less than-normal situations, they lived through it all and still carved their names eternally in history.

❓So, what helped them remain positive in the most harsh and negative situations?

💡Its their own constant struggle to become better human beings while pursuing their goals. They remained true to themselves through it all.

7 Traits of Legendary Positive Thinkers:

In my study of these legendary personalities, I noticed these common positive traits we all can adopt and hone in order to be constantly positive, especially in those trying times:

1️⃣ Simply Focused:

Positive thinkers know what they want and reject any activities that may distract them from pursuing their positive goals. They do what needs to be done, even when they don’t want to.

2️⃣Clarity of Vision:

Positive thinkers are big-picture people. They are able to look into that bright future and see things (the goals) that are not apparent as yet. They keep the end in mind and they work toward that end one step at a time.

3️⃣Independent Thinkers:

Positive thinkers function almost independently of what is happening around them. They develop the power of parallel or contrary thinking and create a goal-focused environment in a world of negativity. These people see opportunities where others see problems, and that enables them to remain focused in the midst of turmoil. They are enthusiastic, but not blind optimists.

4️⃣Highly Tolerant of Ambiguity:

Positive thinkers tolerate uncertainty towards their goals in confusing situations. Because of their strong goal focus and constant daily discipline, these individuals are able to believe without proof … which is essential to becoming successful.

5️⃣Happy Pace:

Positive thinkers view life as a marathon, not a sprint. This enables them to avoid burnout, hitting the wall, and other serious stress-related problems. Contrary to popular opinion, they are not workaholics; in fact, most have superbly balanced lives.

6️⃣Emotional Balance:

Positive Thinkers are emotionally balanced people. Because they are working from a master plan, they are in control of their emotions and have empathy for others.

7️⃣Persistence:

Positive thinkers are inclined to believe that continued effort and commitment will overcome initial obstacles or failures. They don’t assume that they can’t do something until they’ve tried. And I mean really tried, like tried 3000 times, not that tried three times, and ‘oh I give up’.

We each have the ability to adapt and hone these positive traits within our core nature.

We are all 💎diamonds💎 in the rough.

Adopt ONE Positive Trait at a time

Simply work on one trait at a time, slowly, and don’t get distracted by concerns about how you might facilitate these changes. Trust that good things will happen in due time, and they will indeed. History is here to prove it 🙂

Each of us is meant for greatness. Just start adopting the right positive traits and watch how each day you evolve into your legendary self. No obstacle too big, no mountain too high!

💭❓Do you have any legendary personalities you look up to? What positive trait of theirs would you like to adopt? Share your beautiful thoughts in the comments of this post. I’d love to learn from you.

💗With Love, Zeenat Merchant Syal, M.A, M.Sc

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💗Zeenat Merchant Syal is a Practicing Counseling Psychologist & Spiritual Counselor. She writes on Healing the Mind, Heart & Soul on Positive Provocations & offers Online Counseling there too.💗