Take a step back and observe your thoughts objectively. Have a look at this beginner’s guide to change your way of thinking.
‘Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words.īe careful of your words, for your words become your actions.īe careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits.īe careful of your habits, for your habits become your character.īe careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny.’īut the good news is: you can break this vicious cycle of negative thoughts and reactions, and train your mind to see things more positively. That’s why automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) take a toll on your mental health: they trigger a cascade of biochemical reactions and emotions that adversely affect how you feel and behave. Every time you have a thought (“ Oh god, everybody is staring at me!“), your brain releases neurotransmitters and hormones that prepare your body and mind to respond to the (imaginary) situation – by blushing, stumbling, running off or making a self-deprecating joke. They influence your mood, your decisions and even your neurobiology. But when your inner critic or negative Nancy is taking over your mind, it’s time to take back control and change your thought patterns.īecause thoughts are powerful. Instead, we take our thoughts at face value and instantly respond with feelings and actions.
It happens so automatically that we rarely take the time to wonder if what we’re thinking is actually true. Thoughts pop up in our heads all day long, uninvitedly.
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