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The website content discusses the impact of different thinking processes—negative, neutral, and positive—on personal beliefs and life improvement.

Abstract

The article "Top 3 Types of Thinking Process" delves into the self-dialogue that shapes our beliefs and influences our lives. It outlines three types of self-talk: negative, which is pessimistic and demotivating; neutral, which maintains an even-keeled approach without high expectations; and positive, which is further divided into low, medium, and high optimism levels. Each type of dialogue has its implications on motivation and outcomes, with the article advocating for a balanced positive approach to foster motivation without setting oneself up for a potential crash due to overly high expectations.

Opinions

  • Negative self-talk is detrimental as it leads to self-fulfilling prophecies of failure and demotivates individuals.
  • Neutral self-talk is a double-edged sword; it can prevent disappointment but also hinders the drive for exceptional achievements.
  • Positive self-talk is beneficial when kept in check; it can provide motivation and good expectations without being overly optimistic.
  • The article suggests that controlling one's positive dialogue is crucial to maintaining a healthy balance and avoiding the pitfalls of unrealistic expectations.
  • The author expresses a personal belief in the power of positive thinking, when applied judiciously, to improve one's life and motivate personal growth.

Top 3 Types of Thinking Process

How to Change Your Beliefs and Improve Your Life

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It’s not magic, but a thing that can help you throughout your life. Let’s take a look at how it works.

If we reverse engineer affirmations, we can find the following three states of dialogue with ourselves:

  • Negative dialogue
  • Neutral dialogue
  • Positive dialogue

Negative

How does the negative dialogue happen? We don’t talk about other people and what they say to us. Most of the words we hear from ourselves during thinking.

These words can be even not rude but pessimistic. For example, we can say, “I can’t do sth,” “They won’t allow me,” “It’s not possible,” etc.

You are not motivated to move forward when you set up a negative result. You will even find ways to prove your assumption that the impact will be as harmful as you thought.

Neutral

Now, we can take a look at the neutral dialogue. Usually, it’s nothing special. We do what we have to do. But no extra motivation we don’t get.

It’s good and bad at the same time. Why? Because if we fail, we won’t be upset because our expectations are normal. But at the same time, we don’t expect anything significant, and no motivation comes to us.

Sometimes, it’s a good instrument. Our emotions usually take control of us, which is not good. If you continue working without background thoughts, that’s the perfect state.

Positive

And the latest type of thinking process is the positive one. I want to classify it into the following three categories:

  • low positive
  • medium positive
  • large positive

So, it can be optimistic. That means you have some excellent expectations, but they are not too high. For example, you believe you will have a good rest on the weekend, but don’t wait for anything special.

The medium positive is when you wait for something, you feel energy and say to yourself that everything will be excellent. But simultaneously, you are calm enough and not jumping around with a wide smile.

And the latest type is when you are too optimistic. Your expectations are too high. You are ready! You can do it! Be careful with it because it can fill you with motivation and, at the same time, crash you into reality.

That’s why we must control our positive dialogue and use it carefully to get good vibes.

Look for the best option for yourself and care of your dialogue with your inner voice. I love it and believe in it. Get motivation to get a better life!

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