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Rethinking Positive Thinking
60-SECOND BOOK BRIEFS
BY GABRIELLE OETTINGEN
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Gabrielle Oettingen has uncovered the
surprising science of positive thinking and
why it doesn’t work in her book, Rethinking
Positive Thinking.
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The premise is simple - that if instead of only thinking positive thoughts
when it comes to our future goals,
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we should actively associate the obstacles that could get in our way
with that future reality.
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She’s even given us a handy acronym to remember what to do:
WOOP
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is for wish. Think about something you want to accomplish in your life. It could be a one year goal, a one day goal, or anything in between. W
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is for outcomes. Think about all the great things that might happen if you achieve that wish. Be as vivid and detailed as you can.O
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The second O is for obstacles. Now think of all of the bad things that could happen to get in the way of you achieving your wish.O
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P is for plan. Now take all of the obstacles you identified and come up with a plan for overcoming them when they inevitably arise.P
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Repeat this for whatever goals and dreams you want to accomplish in your life.♽
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