The "positive thinking" movement has a long history, and make no mistake, I'm a big fan of positive thinking just like I'm a big fan of a sunny fall day. But just like sunny fall days in Texas, an endless stream of positive thoughts isn't the norm for most people. Especially if you have an anxiety or stress! For people with stress and anxiety, positive thinking can feel like swimming upstream. And well-meaning family and friends will often say "think positively" or "look