The Power Within Book

The Power Within: Unlocking the Potential of Positive Thinking – Purpose of Money & Happiness
by Maria Pinto Barbosa, PhD

The Power Within: Unlocking the Potential of Positive Thinking – Purpose of Money & Happiness

What if your thoughts were the most valuable assets in your portfolio? The Power Within: Unlocking the Potential of Positive Thinking – Purpose of Money & Happiness shows you how to invest them wisely.

Blending science-backed insights with practical, down-to-earth strategies, this book reframes manifestation as more than wishful thinking. It’s about aligning belief, intention, and daily action to create real-world results-in your finances, relationships, and overall well-being.

What you’ll gain

• A clear understanding of how positive thinking works in the brain and body

• Tools to apply mindset science to money, goals, and relationships

• A focused, optimistic approach that leads to:

  • Clearer decision-making

  • Greater resilience and reduced stress

  • Improved health and emotional balance

  • Deeper, more meaningful connections

  • Financial stability rooted in purpose

  • A happier, more intentional life

Inside the book, you’ll learn how to:

• Turn beliefs into action with simple, repeatable routines

• Rewire attention and self-talk to boost motivation and calm

• Align money choices with your values, so prosperity supports purpose

• Set intentions that become strategic, step-by-step plans

• Build relationships that amplify confidence, opportunity, and joy

• Make better decisions using calm, evidence-informed frameworks

Each chapter includes practical exercises, reflection prompts, and real-life examples you can use immediately.

Purpose of Money & Financials

In the section Purpose of Money & Financials, Dr. Barbosa explores the multifaceted nature of money and its role beyond material gain:

• Understanding the why behind financial decisions

• Using money as a tool to achieve personal and societal goals

• Developing a holistic perspective on wealth, work, and well-being

Through this work, Dr. Barbosa aims to provide insight, provoke thoughtful reflection, and inspire action—helping readers craft fulfilling careers, foster positive environments, and build a healthier relationship with money.

May this book guide you through the complexities of purpose, positive thinking, and financial well-being, leading to a more enriched and meaningful life.