Don't shame yourself for your inability to be positive all the time. This is NOT the only reason your life isn't working out the way you want it to!   Positive thinking, visualisation, and affirmations are definitely things we should be doing daily, but what happens when your own mind is working against you because of emotional trauma? We downplay the fact that, many of us are (powerfully) manifesting from emotional wounds sustained in childhood and even in adulthood (toxic families, friendships, relationships, and even work environments). Painful events and memories you haven't healed from can create negative belief systems that literally shape your view of yourself, that's why you may find it difficult to keep up with motivational talks, self-help books, and all the personal development promises you make to yourself year in and year out. Rather than trying to suppress your emotions and replace them with affirmations, it's probably a better idea for you to deal with the root cause of the limiting, self-sabotaging beliefs, heal properly, AND THEN adopt healthy, positive thinking practices. So while the positive thinking movement does have its merits, perhaps some of us are engaging in it prematurely.  If you've tried to be positive and simply cannot, it's probably a warning that something else is wrong and needs to be healed so that you can manifest positively in peace. Your mental and emotional health matter.   What do you think?

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