Replace Negative Thinking With
A Positive Inner Core
Index
Information
Advice
Internet Links
Books & Media
CSULB Referrals
Other
INFORMATION
By the term negative thinking we are
including a number of related topics that can undermine success and
happiness. Research has shown beyond little doubt that various forms of
negative and other forms of dysfunctional thinking underlie many psychological
and emotional problems--including chronic problems with anxiety, anger, and
depression; problems in relationships; and problems in motivation.
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ADVICE
Negative thinking can be overcome and
replaced with more constructive and positive values, beliefs, goals, and
thinking styles that can make a dramatic difference in your life as it has for
so many others. Changing these powerful underlying primary psychological
causes of lack of success and happiness may be the most important single thing
you can do for yourself.
If you have not already done
so, be sure and take the CARES Self-Assessment, which can provide feedback and
help links on a number of these negative thinking factors.
In addition to the references
below, explore the categories
represented by the boxes above to learn more about the different factors
involved in the general category of negative thinking.
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INTERNET
LINKS
References
to Help Create More Positive Thinking
CSULB=>
Adopting A Positive World
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Chapter 4 in Dr. Tom Stevens' book, You Can Choose To Be Happy, focuses upon how
a negative world view can cause negative thinking, motivation, and
emotions. It suggests some practical alternatives.
http://www.csulb.edu/~tstevens/h4world.htm
CSULB=>
Develop Greater Self-Worth and
Self-Confidence (Chapter 5)
Low self-esteem can be a root of negative thinking, motivation, poor
relationships, and negative emotions (anxiety, anger, and depression). This
chapter focuses upon practical ways that you can improve
self-esteem.
http://www.csulb.edu/~tstevens/h5self.htm
CSULB=> You Can Choose To Be Happy: "Rise Above" Anxiety, Anger, and Depression (free on-line book)
Dr. Tom Stevens' book explores many ways that you can increase your abilities to find happiness. The first chapter provides an introduction to how you can begin your quest for greater happiness, more positive thinking, and greater motivation.
http://www.csulb.edu/~tstevens/hcontent.htm
***Daley books (free on-line) on Positive
Thinking and Stress Management. Good books on these topics with many helpful
ideas and suggestions.
***Motivating Moments--free hundreds of
positive motivational quotes.
http://www.motivateus.com/
***Christian Stories to help provide
inspiration and positive thinking.
http://www.christianstories.com/
***Guideposts, inspired by Dr. Norman Vincent
Peale, author of the classic, The Power of Positive Thinking which can claim
distinction of being perhaps the first influential self-help books on positive
thinking.
http://www.guideposts.org/
BOOKS
& MEDIA
GO TO: book_sites.htm
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CSULB
REFERRALS
To be developed later.
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CSULB
Student Services
Counseling and
Psychological Services (CAPS)
CSULB students can obtain free counseling from licensed psychologists for almost
any type of personal problem including relationships and family problems;
stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief; academic-related concerns; career
decision-making; crises; and almost any type of self-development issue. We
offer individual and group counseling, workshops, and self-help materials
including this web site. Brotman Hall, Room 226; 562-985-4001; web site: www.csulb.edu/~caps
Other student services and
student organizations may also be helpful
Go to CSULB student information page for a comprehensive list of student services and activities.
