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Positive thinking is everywhere. Manifestation, vision boards, and phrases like “No bad days” abound, and it seems that everyone on the planet wants to learn how to think positively. But what does it really mean to think ___(1)___? And can positive thinking alone help you realize your dreams? It is true that your thoughts ___(2)___ your actions. Your actions, in turn, translate into whether ___(3)___ not you succeed in your career, relationships, and life. Your thoughts also play a part in your values and beliefs, which influence the quality of your personal relationships and how you view the world at large. It’s essential that we don’t get caught up in only thinking positively. You can sit in the garden of your mind telling yourself there are no weeds, but to ___(4)___ a truly fulfilling life, you need to stop covering up the weeds with positive thinking and pick them instead. You need to get to the root of what’s holding you back and ___(5)___ an overall positive mindset that doesn’t ignore negative emotions but knows how to control them.