“Your disposition will be suitable to that which you most frequently think upon; for the soul is tinged with the color and complexion of its own thoughts. Your life is what your thoughts make it.”
-Marcus Aurelius
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Are you of the glass half-full or the glass half-empty mindset?
...Think about that for a moment, how do you normally approach things..?
Is everyone always helpful or are people out to get you most days?
Hhhuummm...
Thoughts have power. The importance of our thought are well documented in ancient history by some of the great teachers and continues to be researched and studied today.
How much thought have you given to the power of your thoughts?
have you thought about the impact your thoughts make...?
Why do you think the power of positive thinking is an important topic to discuss?
The Health Benefits of Positive Thinking:
Greater life satisfaction and increased life span
Lower rates of depression
Lower levels of stress and distress
Greater resistance to the common cold
Better Physical well-being
Improved immune function
Better psychological and physical well-being
Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress
It’s not always easy to stay positive, especially in times of stress crises that presently, the entire world is experiencing to some degree.
“Every thought we think is creating our future...
It’s only a thought, and a thought can be changed
The universe totally supports us in every thought we choose to think and believe.”
-Louise Hay
How will you shift your mindset and think more positive thoughts?
What can you do to make that shift...
The Mayo Clinic Offers these suggestions to help you begin thinking in a more positive and optimistic way:
Identify areas to change: Identify areas of your life that you usually think negatively about; work, your daily commute, a relationship. Start small by focusing on one area to approach in a more positive way.
Check yourself: Periodically stop and evaluate what you're thinking. If you find that your thoughts are mainly negative, try to find a way to put a positive spin on them.
Be open to humor: Give yourself permission to smile or laugh, especially during difficult times. Seek humor in everyday happenings. When you can laugh at life, you feel less stressed.
Follow a healthy lifestyle: Aim to exercise for about 30 minutes on most days of the week. Exercise can positively affect mood and reduce stress. Follow a healthy diet to fuel your mind and body. And learn techniques to manage stress.
Surround yourself with positive people: Make sure those in your life are positive, supportive people you can depend on to give helpful advice and feedback. Negative people may increase your stress level and make you doubt your ability to manage stress in healthy ways.
Practice positive self-talk: Follow this one simple rule: Don't say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to anyone else. Be gentle and encouraging with yourself. If a negative thought enters your mind, evaluate it rationally and respond with affirmations of what is good about you. Think about things you're thankful for in your life.
How will you become a more positive and optimistic human?
“All we are is the result of what we have thought.
The mind is everything. What we think we become.”
-Buddha
Today’s Challenge: Intentionally focus on positive thoughts
From: Gay Hendricks, A Year of Living Consciously
Consciously initiate several thoughts about who you want to be.
Dream up a version of yourself that’s pleasing.
Dwell on those thoughts for a few moments and return to them from time to time during the day.
If your thoughts are what we become, think good ones, smile, laugh, be happy, What will that look like in your future....
What are you willing to do?
Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Positive Thinking: Stop Negative Self-Talk to Reduce Stress
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