THE WINNING MIND

It is no more news that your thoughts influence your words, actions, reactions and even your relationship with people at home, at work and in business. Out of your thoughts is issued out the fountain of life.* Your thought is the fountain, the bedrock and the foundation of all you do; in summary,  you are your thoughts.** Your thoughts however might be influenced by your temperament. Temperament is considered a biological component (in born traits)of a person's personality, which reflects in his physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social life. However, it can be modified through education, environment and experience. In the next few days we will look at how your temperament can influence your thoughts, words and actions. For some, this influence may be evident in its raw forms, some others may have it evident as a modified form; while some my show signs of combination of temperaments with its corresponding combinations of thought patterns. The aim of this writing is not...

He has a composed and retentive mind. As a good and attentive listener, he pays attention to details and is able to reproduce what he has heard to the least detail. He however loves simple and passive thinking which makes him live a simple but passive lifestyle. He does not like to make decisions because he does not want to accept the responsibilities associated with the decision. Therefore, he seems to know what to do however, most of the time he does not do it. This is evident in his speech as it always reflect him as one who is sitting on the fence. You often hear him say "its not my business", "anyone", "anyhow" and so on. Procrastination is a big plaque in the mind of a phlegmaticc. With his composed mind he is able to think up solution to issues but its either procrastination stops him from doing so or he is too timid to speak out his thought. He has a sympathetic mind and often speaks comforting and encouraging words though his mind is often pos...

He has a keen and practical mind. His mind is always thinking of new ideas, plans, goals, dreams and ambitions. This keeps his mind very active. His words will always reveal his newly conceived and upcoming idea. At times new ideas are quickly conceived in a way that previous ones do not see the light of day. His thoughts are usually quick, instantaneous and intuitive in nature; he appears to be able to make decisions for himself and others very quickly though he may lack depth and detail. When he is thinking of his plans he is very optimistic and certain, ready to take bold and daring steps. He lacks critical thinking that makes him blind to potential pitfalls and obstacles. The choleric lacks emotion and sentiment as his thoughts are usually focussed on the tasks to be completed and the goal to be achieved not necessarily the people contributing to the achievement of the goal. His thinking tends to be opportunistic in nature as he explores ways of getting the best out of the peopl...

He is analytical and critical in his thinking. He engages his mind in in-depth thinking paying close attention to every detail. He thinks quite deeply and intensely on issues working his mind to generate probing questions that are able to attack a mountain size challenge turning it into a slice of delicious cake. This is evident in his speech as he tends to always ask questions. He tends to for-see potential pitfalls and hidden obstacles that face upcoming projects. However, this makes him pessimistic about the success of such projects. He is also pessimistic in his thinking about life and always speaks negatively. In his attempt to solve problems, he tends to go overboard and personal making other people's problems his problem and even becoming worried about it. His thinks perfection therefore he sets high standards both for himself and others. However, he suffers depression when these standards are not met. Critically judgemental, he suffers low self-esteem and is often suspic...

For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come... the fig tree puts forth her green figs and the vines with the tender grapes gives a good smell... Song of songs 2:11-13 You have guided your mind these last 21 days to help your faith release answers to your prayers. Let this become a habit to keep a fasted mind, that is, a mind clear of all negative, wrong and defeating thoughts until a Winning Mind becomes a lifestyle. Then your harvest will increase and multiply. For more messages on the Winning Mind please visit: www.thewinningmind.co.uk

Thoughts of guilt are thoughts of condemnation for wrongs done. Guilt holds you back , keeps you in the past, makes you sorry, sorrowful and ashamed. Guilt gives no healing but increases the pain. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8 : 1 If you have received the forgiveness of your sins through Jesus Christ, you don't have to bear the guilt again. In whom (Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:14 Catch the fox called guilt, don't allow it to hold you back from your harvest. Your harvest is here!

Pessimistic thinking is thinking and expecting the worst thing to happen. The widow said , "That I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die" 1Kings 17:12 . It is a fact that there are problems in the world, there is chaos , wars , famine , disasters , diseases and so on. But you can still be hopeful in the midst of hopelessness. Tune your mind from thinking of the worst to thinking of the best- A miracle is just by your doorstep. Catch the fox called pessimism, throw it out of your vine because your vine is blossoming already.