Say thank you, now!
In the new postive thinking tome "Thank You Power," TV journalist Deborah Norville taps the emerging field of positive psychology to argue that everyday expressions of gratitude are one giant step down the road to happiness.
Like many proponents of the whole new age 'The Secret' style philosophy, Deborah noticed that when she focused on what was going well in her life -as opposed to fixating on problems - she was happier. No sh*t Sherlock...but she goes on to explain that her book differs from plain old positive thinking because of the power of the pen!
"You have to not only count your blessings but write them down."
Like all good self help manuals, Thank You Power has 'steps'. Deborah says that she jots down three or four things a day that she's grateful for in a little notebook. Mine would say Green & Blacks butterscotch chocolate, lie-ins, Ugly Betty and Facebook. Although focussing too much on Facebook just means I get less work done :-)
"Focusing on these moments puts you in "positive affect"-which is the scientific word for feeling good."
Is it? Well, OK, lets' work on the assumption that it is...
Deborah thinks that her wise words should be available for failing pop stars too. She says that if Britney Spears were to give her book a try, and had some 'thank you power' training, she might find her life a bit better to live...
Deborah thinks that her wise words should be available for failing pop stars too. She says that if Britney Spears were to give her book a try, and had some 'thank you power' training, she might find her life a bit better to live...
Well, if you want to be enlightened:
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