The Nostalgic Tough call. The problem is, it's super hard to filter out the Baader-Meinhof effect where you look for evidence that your positive thinking is working.

The Nostalgic When you look for the good you usually find it. When you look for the bad you find that as well.

The Nostalgic As in if I think happy thoughts happens will be all I receive? No that's delusional. Do I think a positive mindset and mental image is important and releases chemicals in the body that are beneficial leading to a better/healthier outlook? Yes that's basic biology.

The Nostalgic Negative thoughts help nobody !

The Nostalgic It's just one step below actual willpower.

The Nostalgic I believe in the power of feeling the feeling.

The Nostalgic I definitely do. You’re mind plays a huge role in how you feel and how fast you heal

The Nostalgic I do, I try to share it with others, too. Being positive makes life go so much smoothly.

The Nostalgic Changed my life for the better. I had to quit blaming everyone else.

The Nostalgic I do, however I also believe in positive actions as well. Thinking is great. However, taking actions on those positive thoughts are more impactful.

The Nostalgic Yes. But it’s become such a cliché. I think in moderation, the power of positive thoughts is beneficial. Often ppl have to fake it till they make it. And don’t get me started on toxic positivity cuz that’s bad stuff.

The Nostalgic I absolutely do. It’s been the one thing that’s kept me from giving in to the fight against cancer and chemo

The Nostalgic Sure. Why not? What's the downside?

The Nostalgic They've found people with positive attitudes heal faster after surgery. It's not just mental.

The Nostalgic As long as it doesn’t bleed into delusion land.

The Nostalgic No. They probably make you feel better but beyond that? No. Basic ability plus hard work and preparation will get you farther than positive thoughts.

The Nostalgic You attract what you look for.

The Nostalgic Positively

The Nostalgic I do. Sometimes it’s the only way I get by.

The Nostalgic Not to where it becomes toxic positivity/denial of valid feelings, but overall, yes. Your mindset impacts so much, your thought patterns are powerful.