You think you become, mind is a magnet if you think of blessing you attract of blessing, if you think of problem you attract problem. Always cultivate good thought and always remain positive and optimistic. We get what we think, so think positive, life will be automatically positive.
However, research also states that 80% of the thoughts that run through our minds are either negative or repetitive in nature, causing us to not experience the full potential of the power of our thoughts.
MRI imaging from studies has shown that negative thoughts “unfortunately” have more impact on the brain than positive thoughts. Negative thoughts affect areas of the brain that cause depression and anxiety. Positive thoughts on the other hand trigger chemical changes that trigger feelings of intense happiness and satisfaction.
However, these positive emotions last only for a brief period and in order to fully experience its benefits, it is necessary that these positive thoughts be thought often. Fortunately, research and studies have come up with great ways with whose help you can break the habit of negative thinking and develop a more positive outlook towards life.
This practice of overcoming negative thoughts has been studied and proven and has helped many individuals change their lives.
1 consciousness of thoughts:
As soon as you find yourself thinking a negative thought, stop yourself from thinking it. One thought can lead to another and before you know you are experiencing deep grief and sorrow over your past mistakes or hurts.
It is therefore important you stop at that very first negative thought itself. The next thing you can do is replace it with a positive thought or reframe your thought pattern into a positive one. Doing this will help you feel more positive and hopeful.
Negative Thought: “Why did this have to happen to me? Life is so unfair!
Reframing: “Yes, this has happened to me, I can’t change this incident but this is not the end of my life. There is a lot of good in store for me.
2 Neglect & Keep yourself Busy:
“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” is a very true saying when it comes to negative thoughts. If you notice, you are more prone to negative thinking when you are sitting idle, rather than when you are busy.
According to research, keeping your hands and mind occupied by doing tasks like cleaning, sorting, knitting etc. helps keep your mind off negative thoughts.
Being busy means that you don’t have time to sit and think about how unfair life is. Busyness directs your attention away from yourself, your aches and pains.
3 Sufficient Rest and Sleep:
Lack of sleep, according to psychologists one of the major causes of negative thinking. Lack of sleep greatly affects your mood, causing you to feel anxious, irritable and angry.
Psychologists state that there is an important relationship between sleep and mood. Getting the sufficient 8 hours of sleep helps keep the negative thoughts away and greatly improves your mental health.
4 Music:
Listening to upbeat music is a great way to keep the negative thoughts away. It is hard to entertain troubling thoughts when you are listening to some groovy music. According to researchers, just listening to your favorite music for 25 minutes a day can bring about a great mood change and have a positive effect on your health and day.
5 Exercise:
These people tend to experience more pleasant and happy feelings than people who exercise less or don’t exercise at all. The chemical dopamine which is associated with pleasure and happiness is released in the brain every time you exercise, Dietng it harder for negative thoughts to enter your mind.
6 Meditation:
Meditation is another great way to ward off negative thoughts and fill your mind with positivity. Brain studies have found out that meditation can help deactivate the area of the brain that is responsible for the continuous negative thought pattern. Meditating even just for 10 minutes a day can bring about a positive impact in your life. How To Train Your Mind To Think More Positively.
7 Diet:
Many studies have found a significant correlation between a nutritionally poor that is high in refined sugars and impaired brain function. Mood and food have an important connection. Eating nutritious food that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants not only nourishes your brain but significantly impacts your thought processes and how you feel.
It is never too late to try changing your negative thought pattern.
Try the above-proven methods and see how much difference positive thinking brings in your life.
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