Whichever they are, it doesn't end there. Each thought is sent out into your chemistry as a message. You and your body are constantly responding to these hormones or messages which circulate throughout your cells and brain. Your nervous system is directly impacted.
In response you might vibrate with hope and connection or shutter in fear and isolation. You might feel you're invincible or can hardly function. A good question to ask yourself: Which direction am I moving in? Positive and Upbeat or Negative and Pessimistic. Only you can make a course correction down the Mental Path you plod.
Famous Auto creator Henry Ford warned, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't -- you're right!"
Working with your thoughts and shifting your perspective is a challenge. It takes daily practice of reading or saying affirmations to overcome negative self talk. For instance, "Nobody cares about me and I don't care either," becomes "I know at least some people care for me and more importantly, I care about me and others. I can make a difference." (Journaling, professional counseling, prayer are other ways people have found to transform their minds.)
One way to identify negative thinking is to notice when your mood turns sour. Trust that you're thoughts took you there. The trick is identify those sneaky under-the-radar thoughts that take over and make your life unhappy. Look for the trigger that started the cascade of bad thinking. Such as when your boss suggested that a co-worker's excellent sales were making everyone else look like amateurs.
Next time you catch yourself thinking something like, "I am such a loser," take a break, sip some coffee and say to yourself, "I am not a loser. I am a winner and I will continue to be one. I refuse to let others bring me down." Being your own best cheerleader will help you cross the finish line!
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