Are you a positive thinker, laughing while you wait for that break in the rain? If you said ‘yes’, you would be an optimist – someone who looks for good in most situations and sees the brighter side of life. Studies such as those of Martin Seligman, researcher and psychologist, have shown that the advantages [...]

Waking up with a smile on your face and an attitude of gratitude for all that is good in your life will kick start your day in a positive way.  Build on those good feelings by visualising the day as you want it to be and instil a sense of anticipation for an exciting day [...]

What’s The Law of Attraction? In ‘The Secret’, Rhonda Byrne cites The Law of Attraction as when like attracts like where your thoughts determine your reality: positive thoughts attract positive outcomes and negative thoughts attract negative outcomes. Ok, it’s not a ‘law’ as such, but is nonetheless the basis of cognitive therapy. Cynics may scoff, [...]