b"Chapter 3 What are the causes?Self-sabotaging behaviors are often the cause, as they are deeply ingrained anddifficulttorecognize.Onceyouidentifythem,noticehowharditisto accept them.However, remember that by recognizing these behaviors, you will have taken the first step towards changing your attitude.Also, remember that you don't have to do this alone. Friends and loved ones and trained therapists can all offer support. THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD ATTITUDEAre you more of a glass half empty or half full type?Studies have shown that both can impact your physical and mental health, and thinking positive is the best of both.Optimistic people with a good attitude have a lower level of risk of dying from severalleadingcausesofdeath,includingheartdisease,stroke,cancer, infection, and respiratory disease.Other proven benefits of positive thinking include, better quality of life, higher energy levels, better psychological and physical health, faster recovery from injury or illness, fewer colds, lower depression, better stress management and coping skills and longer lifespan.Positive thinking isn't magic, and it won't make all your problems go away. This will make problems more manageable and help you approach difficulties in a more positive and productive way.Below, you will find a series of tips to get you started with positive thinking:1.How to think positively: positive thinking can be achieved through a few differenttechniquesthathavebeenshowntobeeffective,suchas autosuggestion and positive imagery.Here are some tips to get you started that can help train your brain to think positively.Concentrate on the good things: difficult situations and obstacles are part of life. When faced with it, focus on the good things, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. 106Germain Decelles"