Mind Game - Think Positively - #10

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








Your desktop computer breaks beyond repair

• At least I have a laptop
• At least I have an iPad
• At least my cell phone still works
• I haven't been to the library in awhile. Maybe now's a good time to go.
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #9

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








It's snowing outside and you run out of wood for your fireplace

• At least I still have a furnace
• At least I still have a portable heater
• Now I know why I bought all these blankets
• Good thing I have a lot of sweaters
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #8

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








You run out of stamps for a letter you have to mail out today!

• Now you have a chance to try the postal services online stamp program
• Maybe you can fax it instead
• Maybe you can scan it and email it
• Good thing you're always nice to your neighbors. Maybe one of them will let you have a stamp.
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #7

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








You run out of duct tape

• At least there is a 24-hour store nearby to get more
• Now you get the chance to actually learn how to put things back together instead of just using duct tape as a permanent fix
• At least you still have super glue
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #6

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








Your microwave breaks

• At least you still have an oven
• Now you don't have to clean it
• Now you have a valid excuse to go shopping
• It could be a new see-through storage box
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #5

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








You're sitting in a comfy chair on the beach somewhere exotic reading your favorite book. You accidentally spill your drink on the book you're reading and now all the pages are soaked.

• Must be time to take a nap while the book dries
• I needed to get up and stretch anyways
• Time to go for a walk and enjoy the beach
• Good thing I brought another book!
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #4

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








You're watch stops working and there are no other clocks around

• Now you have a chance to meet someone new and ask them what time it is
• You have an excuse to go to the watch store and see all the cool new watches for sale
• You get to test your survival skills by using the sun to judge time
• What else can you think of...

You're walking along a road and get covered in mud from a passing vehicle

• It must be a sign to wash this shirt since it's been worn for a week
• Brown is a better color for me anyways
• Ahh, refreshing! Mud is nice and cool when it's hot outside.
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #3

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








A pitbull charges you and bites your leg

• At least it didn't bite something more sensitive and important
• Now you know which dog in the neighbor hood isn't friendly
• Now you know to carry a cane or a walking stick to protect yourself
• What else can you think of... 

Your computer printer runs out of ink

• Now you can save some trees
• You can use the empty ink cartridges in a piece of art
• You realize you didn't really need to print that document anyways
• What else can you think of...

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #2

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.

An airplane loses a wing while in the air

• Now the pilots get to test how good their skills really are

• If everybody on the plane survives, then they'll appreciate life a lot more. They might even get in contact with friends and family they haven't spoken to in a long time to rekindle relationships they let slide

• Everybody will have a great story to tell in social situations

• Problems people used to think were a big deal probably won't seem to bad anymore comparatively

• What else can you think of…

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More

Mind Game - Think Positively - #1

The purpose of this mind game is to try to come up with as many "positive" things you can think of for the given object or situation. No matter how bad the object or situation may seem try to think of positive things that might come from it. If you can create good habits for yourself by looking for the value of things and staying positive, then over time you will notice many new opportunities become available to you.



Potholes in the road

• It helps ensure the road workers have a job
• It keeps the tire companies in business
• It helps make a driver stay aware of his/her surroundings while driving
• What else can you think of...?

A sail gets a large hole in it and no longer works

• At least I installed an inbound motor, so I wouldn't get stuck if the sail broke
• Look at that beautiful horizon. It just goes on and on forever. I never really appreciated that.
• I always wanted to learn how to fix a sail
• What else can you think of...?

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Read More