Part 3: Principles of Transformation

In Rethinking Positive Thinking, Oettingen applies mental contrasting to three key areas of personal change .

1. becoming healthier, nurturing personal and professional relationships, and performing better at work. She introduces readers to the key phases of mental contrasting using a prove...

Key concepts: internal success, true purpose, self-exploration, personal growth, passion, values, aspirations, fulfillment, meaningful contribution.

Note: Success is often defined by external achievements, but it is our own journey of self-discovery that u...

Small, Consistent Actions: Focus on small actions that can be consistently performed. Consistency is key in building discipline. For instance, if you aim to write a book, commit to writing a single paragraph or page daily. Over time, these small actions a...