Positive Thinking Research
Which best describes you. Select one answer.
| 39% (55) | Optimist | |
|---|---|---|
| 3% (5) | Pessimist | |
| 33% (46) | Realist | |
| 16% (23) | Take life as it comes | |
| 6% (9) | Not sure |
138 voters have answered this question.
I believe anything is possible.
| 38% (53) | Strongly agree | |
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| 41% (56) | Agree | |
| 9% (13) | Not sure | |
| 8% (12) | Disagree | |
| 1% (2) | Strongly disagree |
136 voters have answered this question.
Which best describes your view of positive thinking. Select the one best answer.
| 34% (47) | Positive thinking is a decisive factor in how my life plays out. | |
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| 52% (72) | Positive thinking has an influence on how my life plays out. | |
| 10% (15) | Positive thinking is a nice thought, but has minimal influence on how my life plays out. | |
| 2% (4) | Positive thinking creates false expectations and rarely delivers on them. | |
| 0% (0) | Positive thinking is dangerous and delusional. |
138 voters have answered this question.
How do you maintain a positive attitude in life? Choose all answers that apply.
| 71% (98) | Use affirmations or other positive thinking tools. | |
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| 67% (93) | Read motivating, inspiring, or positive books. | |
| 48% (67) | Listen to motivating, inspiring, or positive speakers. | |
| 49% (68) | Watch motivating, inspiring, or positive movies or programming. | |
| 40% (56) | Write motivating, inspiring, or positive things. | |
| 23% (32) | I'm naturally positive. | |
| 8% (12) | I don't try to stay positive. |
138 voters have answered this question.
What first got you interested in positive thinking? Select the one best answer.
| 19% (27) | Life crisis | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (47) | Personal development | |
| 8% (12) | Career goals | |
| 18% (26) | Spiritual pursuits | |
| 5% (8) | Health issues | |
| 13% (18) | Other |
138 voters have answered this question.
My favorite positive thinking or motivational book is _____.
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My favorite motivational or positive thinking author is _____.
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Which answer best describes your experience with affirmations. Select the one best answer.
| 18% (26) | Long experience | |
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| 43% (60) | Moderate experience | |
| 30% (42) | Little experience | |
| 7% (10) | No experience |
138 voters have answered this question.
Which best describes the frequency with which you use affirmations or other motivational products? Select the one best answer.
| 21% (30) | Multiple times daily | |
|---|---|---|
| 27% (38) | Every day | |
| 5% (8) | Once a week | |
| 26% (37) | When I need them | |
| 10% (15) | Rarely | |
| 7% (10) | Never have |
138 voters have answered this question.
Describe your confidence level in affirmations as an effective tool for helping you improve your life. Select the one best answer.
| 17% (23) | Miraculous - I have or personally know someone who used affiramtions with miraculous results. | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (38) | Very effective - I've personally experienced powerful results with affirmations. | |
| 31% (42) | Effective - affirmations are helpful, but not an answer to every problem. | |
| 15% (20) | Somewhat effective - I've seen some results, but not what I expected. | |
| 6% (9) | Ineffective - I think affirmations are just wishful thinking. |
132 voters have answered this question.
What first got you interested in positive thinking? Select the one best answer.
| 21% (29) | Life crisis | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (51) | Personal development | |
| 9% (13) | Career goals | |
| 15% (22) | Spiritual pursuits | |
| 6% (9) | Health issues | |
| 10% (14) | Other |
138 voters have answered this question.
If you use affirmations or other motivational products on a regular basis, which of the following best describe when and how you use them? Select all that apply.
| 46% (64) | Before an activity (sales call, interview, game, speech, etc.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 31% (43) | Driving | |
| 36% (51) | Evening | |
| 23% (33) | Exercising | |
| 39% (54) | Meditating | |
| 46% (64) | Morning | |
| 21% (30) | Midday | |
| 28% (39) | Praying | |
| 36% (50) | Relaxing | |
| 31% (43) | Working | |
| 19% (27) | Other |
138 voters have answered this question.
If you don't use motivational products like affirmations, what is the main reason? Select the one best answer.
| 10% (15) | Don't know much about them | |
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| 7% (10) | Forget | |
| 9% (13) | Not sure they work | |
| 11% (16) | Too busy | |
| 60% (84) | N/A - I use them |
138 voters have answered this question.
What format(s) do you usually use to get your affirmations or other motivation? Select all that apply.
| 7% (11) | Audio - tape set | |
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| 26% (36) | Audio - CD set | |
| 26% (37) | Audio - MP3/download | |
| 27% (38) | Blogs | |
| 44% (61) | Books | |
| 36% (51) | E-mail messages | |
| 22% (31) | Internet groups | |
| 16% (23) | Magazines | |
| 15% (22) | Newsletters/ezines | |
| 11% (16) | Text messages to mobile device | |
| 50% (70) | Verbalize to self | |
| 47% (66) | Write and read | |
| 18% (26) | Other |
138 voters have answered this question.
If you use audio affirmations, what is your primary method of playing audio affirmations? Select the one best answer.
| 29% (27) | CD | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (6) | Cassette | |
| 20% (19) | Computer in a media player | |
| 43% (40) | iPod/MP3 player/MP3 capable cell phone |
92 voters have answered this question.
Which areas of your life have you used or would you consider using affirmations to improve? Select all that apply.
| 39% (54) | Artistic Pursuit (writer, dancer, musician, etc.) | |
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| 61% (85) | Career | |
| 65% (90) | Health/Well Being | |
| 20% (28) | Hobbies | |
| 36% (51) | Learning/Education | |
| 67% (93) | Personal Empowerment | |
| 56% (78) | Relationships | |
| 44% (62) | Religion/Spirituality | |
| 18% (26) | Sales | |
| 18% (25) | Sports | |
| 51% (71) | Wealth/Prosperity | |
| 10% (14) | Other |
138 voters have answered this question.
Which best describes your view of positive thinking. Select the one best answer.
| 85% (118) | It is a learned skill. | |
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| 14% (20) | You are either a positive thinker or you're not. |
138 voters have answered this question.
Which age range do you fall into?
| 7% (11) | 10 - 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (32) | 20 - 29 | |
| 25% (35) | 30 - 39 | |
| 26% (37) | 40 - 49 | |
| 11% (16) | 50 - 59 | |
| 5% (7) | 60 - 69 | |
| 0% (0) | 70 - 79 | |
| 0% (0) | 80 - 89 | |
| 0% (0) | 90 or above |
138 voters have answered this question.
What is your gender?
| 69% (95) | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| 30% (41) | Male |
136 voters have answered this question.
