positive thinking

ˈpɒzɪtɪv ˈθɪŋkɪŋ

Definition

Definition of positive thinking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

optimistic approach

practice of focusing on good aspects in any situation

Positive thinking helped her stay calm during the crisis.
She credits positive thinking for her career success.
Positive thinking can improve your overall health.

optimism

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Expressions with positive

proof positive

definitive evidence leaving no room for doubt

The DNA results were proof positive of his innocence.

paint a positive picture

describe something in a way that makes it seem good

She painted a positive picture of the company's future.

accent the positive

emphasize the good aspects of something

In tough times, it's important to accent the positive to stay motivated.

finish on a positive note

end something with a good impression

The meeting finished on a positive note with a joke.

on the positive side

adv.

considering the good or hopeful aspect of something

On the positive side, we finished the project early.

positive experience

event or activity that brings joy or satisfaction

Traveling to new places is often a positive experience.

Expressions with thinking

thinking cap

state of focused thinking to find solutions

She put on her thinking cap to tackle the issue.

wishful thinking

belief that hopes match facts, leading to poor choices

Her wishful thinking made her ignore the warning signs.

out-of-the-box thinking

approach to problem-solving that is unconventional

The team used out-of-the-box thinking to tackle the complex issue.

blue-sky thinking

creative thinking not limited by current beliefs

The team engaged in blue-sky thinking to innovate new products.

what was someone thinking

exp.

questions the logic behind someone's actions

What was she thinking wearing that outfit?

not bear thinking about

be so bad you cannot even think about it

The idea of losing her does not bear thinking about.

put on one's thinking cap

start thinking carefully to solve a problem

Let's put on our thinking caps and find a solution.

what was I thinking of

exp.

expresses regret or surprise about a past action

I wore sandals in the snow, what was I thinking of?

lateral thinking

solving problems using creative, non-linear methods

Lateral thinking helped her find a unique solution.

cathedral thinking

long-term planning for projects beyond one's lifetime

Building sustainable cities requires cathedral thinking to benefit future generations.

Terms with positive thinking included in their meaning

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focus on the bright side

positive thinking

think about the good parts of a situation

mantra of positivity

mindset

phrase promoting positive thinking and attitude

mental healing

wellness

enhancing mental well-being with positive thinking

lucky girl syndrome

social media

belief that positive thinking attracts good fortune

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French:pensée positive, ...
German:Positives Denken, ...
Italian:pensiero positivo, ...
Spanish:pensamiento positivo, ...
Portuguese:pensamento positivo, ...
Chinese:积极思考, ...
Japanese:ポジティブ思考, ...
Arabic:تَفْكِير إِيجابِي, ...
Hebrew:חֲשִׁיבָה חִיּוּבִית, ...
Russian:позитивное мышление, ...
Ukrainian:позитивне мислення, ...
Hindi:सकारात्मक सोच, ...
Bengali:ইতিবাচক চিন্তা, ...
Catalan:pensament positiu, ...
Czech:pozitivní myšlení, ...
Danish:positiv tænkning, ...
Dutch:positief denken, ...
Greek:θετική σκέψη, ...
Hungarian:pozitív gondolkodás, ...
Khmer:ការគិតបែបវិជ្ជមាន, ...
Korean:긍정적 사고, ...
Persian:مثبت‌اندیشی, ...
Polish:pozytywne myślenie, ...
Portuguese (BR):pensamento positivo, ...
Romanian:gândire pozitivă, ...
Swedish:positivt tänkande, ...
Thai:การคิดบวก, ...
Turkish:pozitif düşünce, ...
Vietnamese:tư duy tích cực, ...

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