“Today, I will think positive thoughts about my co-worker, Ted. And I will stop thinking negative thoughts about myself.”
You want to have a more positive experience at work, but one of the most irritating people in the firm is Ted. He gets on your nerves and is getting worse. He is arrogant and self-serving. You notice lately that he seems to be lurking everywhere. You can’t grab a cup of coffee without noticing Ted somewhere nearby. At this point, when you see Ted, you probably have an immediate scowl on your face. You talk to other co-workers about him. They shrug and tell you to ignore him, but you cannot. Why doesn’t he bother them the way he bothers you?
Bingo. That is the right question to ask at this point. Why doesn’t he bother other people the way he bothers you? How can others just ‘ignore’ him? Why is he ruining your day, but not your co-workers?
If you are astute enough to ask yourself these questions, then you are smart enough to change this life experience with one thought at a time.
Changing one thought today will impact all your thoughts for the rest of your life.
📜 HOW TO USE TED AS A TEMPLATE FOR CHANGING ALL YOUR THOUGHTS
Tutorial: Today, I will think positive thoughts about Ted.
Your initial mindset:
Initially, and then continually, you became somewhat obsessed with Ted. Even the thought of him became an irritant in your mind. Before you knew it, Ted was the villain who was ruining your life.
But you were astute enough to realize that the problem was not Ted—it was you. Because if it were Ted, then everyone else would feel the same way.
In this scenario, it was revealed that:
It was you who had the problem, not Ted.
You made a plan and a commitment to change your thoughts about Ted.
How to change your thoughts about Ted:
The old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” reminds us that it takes time to make changes—including your thought process. But there is no better time than right now to begin.
Vow to give yourself a two-week run on thinking positively about Ted.
Watch your mindset before work, during work, and after work.
Visualize Ted in a positive light—literally. See a bright light around him and around yourself.
No matter what Ted says or does, vow not to react—except positively.
When you see Ted, ask yourself: What is it about Ted that I do like, respect, or find acceptable? Find one thing and repeat it often.
Approach Ted with this one positive thought in mind and hold it steady.
Soon, Ted may ask you to coffee—or you might ask him. Accept either way. Over time, you’ll discover admirable qualities in Ted. You’ll wave, smile, and move on with your day—free from irritation.
You’ve changed one thought, and that one thought changed everything.
When Ted gets that big promotion and takes you along with him, you’ll be amazed at how changing one thought at a time truly works.
💡 HOW TO USE THE “TED TEMPLATE”
Once you master this process, you can substitute other concerns for Ted.
Change: “Today, I am thinking negative thoughts about my coworker, Ted.”
To: “Today, I visualize Ted as a decent human being with many positive qualities.”Change: “I think I could be a better manager than anyone else here.”
To: “Today, I see that management works hard and makes smart decisions.”Change: “I never seem to have enough money.”
To: “Today, I imagine my bank account overflowing with abundance.”Change: “I feel lonely and think I’m not liked.”
To: “I am attracting the right people into my life today.”
🏘️ HOW TO STOP NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
Not only do we project negativity onto others—we also turn it inward.
“Practice positive self-talk. Start by following one simple rule: Don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to anyone else. Be gentle and encouraging with yourself.”
If a negative thought enters your mind, respond with affirmations of what is good about you.
Most people are a mix of both good and not-so-good traits. The key is recognizing when your mind slips into criticism—of others or yourself—and gently steering it back to kindness.
Even if all you do is follow that one rule—be kind to yourself—you’ll notice a profound change in your inner world.
🤝 OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE: THE ENERGY BEHIND YOUR THOUGHTS
Prove this to yourself. Say aloud:
“I hate you and never want to see you again. Ever. I am done with you forever!”
First, say it with no emotion—flat and detached.
Then say it with real anger and resentment.
Feel the difference?
The energy you put behind your words and thoughts is the true power of manifestation.
As you change your life one thought at a time, remember: your energy directs the speed and outcome of your manifestations.
Produce positive energy thoughts to produce positive results.
💛 In prosperity and kindness,
Charmayne
