Zero Negativity: The Power of Positive Thinking

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Mental illness is a real issue in our world. It can happen to anyone and can lead to self-injury, depression, low self-esteem and much more. One way to combat this is by thinking positive thoughts - or at least that's what the author of Zero Negativity [Ant Middleton] says in his book. The audiobook is free on Audible so you can listen in your own time. Saying you "should" do something. You think of all the things you think you should do and blame yourself for not doing them. Follow a healthy lifestyle. Aim to exercise for about 30 minutes on most days of the week. You can also break it up into 5- or 10-minute chunks of time during the day. Exercise can positively affect mood and reduce stress. Follow a healthy diet to fuel your mind and body. Get enough sleep. And learn techniques to manage stress.

Life is too short to be this negative," states the author, Ant Middleton. It's difficult not to be aware of how people are always so worried about what they don't have and constantly feeling sorry for themselves. Middleton claims that it's better to live in the present, focusing on what you do have rather than dwelling on what you don't. He talks about the power of positive thinking and how it can help you achieve your goals. The audiobook is narrated by Ant Middleton himself. Ant Middleton is a motivational speaker, writer and the founder of "Positively Present" written in collaboration with his wife Sarah. He speaks on how we should be open to positivity and that happiness is something that must be constantly reinvented. Seaward BL. Essentials of Managing Stress. 4th ed. Burlington, Mass.: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2021.

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Letting you into areas of his life he's never talked about before, in Zero Negativity, Ant will show you how to embrace failure and use it to your advantage, how to see change as the foundation of your future success, how to develop resilience, how to deal with bullies, what it means to be a positive roll model, and how to live a life with no regrets. There are times when life feels like it has you cornered: financial difficulties, relationship issues, work problems, all of the above. Every one of us, at one time or another, will have to face up to the challenges that come our way. And there are two ways of meeting them: negatively, where blame is the answer, where other people are at fault, where you haven’t been treated fairly. Or positively, where you own the situation, learn and grow from it, and become a better person at the end of it. Aside from getting to know the author's life story, you also get useful information along the way that is there to help you cultivate a positive attitude. It's both a self-help book and an autobiography at the same time. What I loved the most was the chapter where Ant talked about good parentship. It felt so uplifting to hear about a parent who can give their children a good future. The world needs more honesty and humility, so I applaud his continued efforts to support and inspire a nation of people he's protected for years.This was the first book I have read in ages...This English teacher is blaming Zoom fatigue and IB marking! I went down to the beach in Sai Kung and after a couple of days relaxing, the brain rebooted and I chose this as it's a nice, easy double-spaced read on a subject of interest. Filtering. You magnify the negative aspects of a situation and filter out all the positive ones. For example, you had a great day at work. You completed your tasks ahead of time and were complimented for doing a speedy and thorough job. That evening, you focus only on your plan to do even more tasks and forget about the compliments you received.

Not sure if your self-talk is positive or negative? Some common forms of negative self-talk include: Blaming. You try to say someone else is responsible for what happened to you instead of yourself. You avoid being responsible for your thoughts and feelings. Letting you into areas of his life he’s never talked about before, in Zero Negativity, Ant will show you how to embrace failure and use it to your advantage, how to see change as the foundation of your future success, how to develop resilience, how to deal with bullies, what it means to be a positive roll model, and how to live a life with no regrets. Rosenfeld AJ. The neuroscience of happiness and well-being. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2019;28:137. Forte AJ, et al. The impact of optimism on cancer-related and postsurgical cancer pain: A systematic review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2021; doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.09.008.Zero Negativity: The Power of Positive Thinking features 10 chapters which follow a layout containing stories from Anthony Middleton's life (inclusive of childhood, military life, experiences, opportunities), sections presenting advice learnt by Ant and for the reader to learn/take on board, insight on Ant through Emilie's perspective and concluding with key take aways from each chapter. This book was a really great read, especially as a first read of the year. Although it was simple and somewhat obvious at times, it made me realise that things don't need to be overly complex and sometimes you need that reminder of how to practice positivity as we often forget its significance.

A really great book, listened to this on Audible but felt pretty predictable a lot of the time. Anthony's been through a lot from being in the army to the marines to being a tv-personality and so much more. It was a great insight into his life as well as very useful advice along the way. Seaward BL. Cognitive restructuring: Reframing. Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-Being. 8th ed. Burlington, Mass.: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2018.

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The layout of the book featuring stories from Ant's life, to advice, to Emilie's perspective and recapping with a summary at the end of each chapter in very simple language and briefness was effective. I also appreciate his candid honesty, his ability to admit mistakes, and his eager willingness to learn and to evolve. I can relate strongly to that as a place of self-awareness attained only through hard work and hard questions. This book is about the power of positive thinking and how it can change your life. It explains the nature of negativity, how to deal with negativity in your life, and how positive thinking will help you achieve your goals. Amonoo HL, et al. Is optimism a protective factor for cardiovascular disease? Current Cardiology Reports. 2021; doi:10.1007/s11886-021-01590-4.