"Somewhere along the line, positive thinking seems to have been confused with magical thinking. There's a notion that if you think positively enough, you can make anything happen by using the power of your mind. All the positive thinking in the world won't deliver good fortune or prevent tragedy from striking."

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Amy Morin is an American psychotherapist and bestselling author known for books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. She is also a speaker and podcast host focused on resilience and mental health. Her work has appeared widely through mainstream media and publishing outlets.

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