Power of Positive Choices: Adding and Subtracting Your Way to a Great Life

by Gail McMeekin

" The Power of Positive Choices shows us how to consciously choose what's best in the long run and reminds us we have choices that affect the quality of our lives and helps us create a life of joy." — Patti Breitman , author of How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty
With so much going on in the world, it’s important for us to make choices that bring us closer to the joy and meaningfulness we need and desire in our lives. The Power of Positive Choices starts with the power of positive thinking, which helps us reduce stress and enhance our wellbeing and fulfillment.
Positive thoughts lead to positive choices. The power of positive thinking translates to making positive choices, which result in less stress and more joy, and Gail McMeekin's program shows readers how to do and achieve just that!
Subtract negativity and multiply happiness. Life is too short to spend it living an unhappy life. Thus, the hard work of thinking positive thoughts and having a positive attitude to develop a positive growth mindset is both essential and transformational.
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If you liked The Power of Positive Thinking , Addicted to the Monkey Mind , Empty Out the Negative , Greater Confidence , or New Levels of Influence , you’ll love The Power of Positive Adding and Subtracting Your Way to a Great Life .

Genres: Self Help

130 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

I have been in the personal empowerment business since 1976 and feel grateful everyday to have had the opportunity to inspire and guide clients navigating the challenges of change for over 25 years. I began as a child and family therapist with a strong commitment to prevention programs. I then became fascinated with the concept of “why do so many people hate their jobs?” This question prompted me to pursue a certificate in Human Resource Management with a focus on career and organizational development.

I started my own business of career consulting, organizational workshops, and projects in 1982 called Guided Growth. After a challenging schedule of clients and training programs, it was time to slow down and begin developing learning products. At the request of many of my stress management workshop participants, I created my first product: a workshop-on-audiotape called Positive Choices: From Stress to Serenity, complete with a mini-workbook and visualizations, and enticing music by my talented brother.

My own creative renaissance unfolded and I started painting, writing, and studying the lives of creative men and women. I then became outraged that there were not positive, viable role models for modern-day, sane, creative women, so I wrote my first book, The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor (Conari Press), which appeared in March of 2000 and sold out its first printing in 8 weeks, and has been a best-seller. In 2001, Conari Press published my second book, The Power of Positive Choices: Adding and Subtracting Your Way to a Great Life. Since then, I changed the name of my business to Creative Success, completed the training program with the Coaches Training Institute in California, began my monthly e-zine, and gained national exposure as an expert. I have since published 3 e-Books: The Path to Creative Success and Boost Your Creativity, Productivity, and Profits in 21 Steps, and the Creativity Courage Cards, which are both an e-book and a deck of printed cards. In addition to radio and television appearances, my work has been featured in Redbook, The Boston Globe, Health, Investor’s Business Daily, Boston Business Journal, Woman’s Day, Shape, One Spirit Bookclub, First for Women, etc., as well on the Career Center on AOL. I am a member of the Creativity Coaching Association, and the Association of Career Professionals.

I had two new books released from Conari/RedwheelWeiser this year: The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women: A Portable Mentor for Creative Women (Conari Press) and The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women Journal (Conari Press). I am very excited about both of them! I have also initiated a new program called VIP Days, for intensive work on a creative project or business.

Reviews

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book! Even though it's small, it packs a powerful punch.

In Gail McMeekin's tiny yet mighty "The Power of Positive Choices," readers complete exercises and reflections to sort out what they want to add to their lives while subtracting harmful "Serenity Stealers." Each letter in Positive Choices stands for a lesson and aspect of the journey to change, and each lesson / chapter contains in-depth questions that guide the reader to ask deep, internal questions and listen closely to the answers.

While it took me forever to finish this tiny book, it's because I wanted to carefully and intentionally complete McMeekin's exercises. It takes so much emotional energy to do this level of deep internal work that I could only do one exercise per reading session, and it was totally worth it! I made a diet change I've been struggling with for years, honed in on some of my hidden, negative beliefs, and got really real about the things I really don't need in my life anymore.

This book is great for self-actualizers who need a very gentle approach and time to think and make changes without a lot of pressure or expectation. Even her writing feels nurturing, curious, and empathetic, so McMeekin teaches the reader through example how to be gentle and genuine towards themselves.

[Polina Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gail is the person of the integrity and passion of helping others. The Power of Positive Choices gives your right strategies and tools to go through the process of change. I believe this book is must to have.

[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friend gave this to me when I retired.

[Tina Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring read! Chalked with very insightful guidance.