In recent years, those writing on and speaking about personal development have emphasised the impact of one’s mental attitude and thought processes upon their life circumstances and fortunes. On the one hand, many have stressed how it is essential to be “mindful” and not to allow negative thoughts to enter the mind.
On the other hand, many have promoted the idea that one must positively conceptualise and focus upon what it is that they want to attain in life and visualise the realisation of their goals.
