This document is from a University of Cambodia psychology class about positive thinking. It discusses what positive thinking is, the explanatory style of optimists versus pessimists, the negative effects of negative thinking and positive effects of positive thinking. Techniques for staying positive are also presented, such as positive media, subconscious mind programming, seeing opportunities in difficulties, smiling, and cutting the root of negative thoughts. The session is led by instructor Kep Bunly with group members Mov Youpheng, Oun Panha, Pech Seila, and Svay Vanthan.

1. University of Cambodia
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101)
Instructor: Kep Bunly
Session: Morning
Topic: Positive Thinking
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2. Group Members
Mov Youpheng
Oun Panha
Pech Seila
Svay Vanthan
Mao Sam Oun
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3. i. What’s Positive Thinking?
ii. Explanatory Style
 Optimists
 Pessimists
iii. Negative Effects of Negative Thinking
iv. Positive Effects of Positive Thinking
v. Techniques to Stay Always Positive
vi. Conclusion
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4.  Positive thinking is “the practice or result of
concentrating one’s mind affirmatively on
what is constructive and good, thereby
eliminating from it negative or destructive
thoughts and emotions”

5.  When a bad event happens to a person he
believes that the bad event was temporary
and that it has no influence on future event
Eg : I am not good in drawing horse but I am
good in drawing people (optimistic)
 This results in feeling hope and you are able
to influence the event

6.  When a bad event happens to a person he
believes that nothing ever goes right for him
Eg : I can’t draw animal I can’t draw anything
(pessimistic)
 This results in feeling helpless and that you
are unable to influence the event

8.  Feeling down
 Physical effects
 It's a waste of time!
 A negative effect in others
 Closing oneself down to possibilities and the
flow of abundance

9.  Improvement in your overall mood
 Physical effects
 Better Interactions With Others
 Improved Chances Of Success

10.  Positive Media
 Subconscious mind programming
 See Opportunities in difficulties
 Smile
 Cut the root