The Power Of Thoughts, Re-Make Yourself

There’s a little secret I want to tell you. You may have heard it somewhere before.  

I’m going to share with you the secret to living a happy life with purpose and productivity.

Do you want to have a more positive life? Maybe you want to be more successful in your career or have a fulfilling relationship.

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All great philosophers, high achievers, and present thinkers agree on this simple universal truth, a secret. Read on for more.

Secret To Living Happy

Here are a 5 quotes to get us started.

As a man thinks, so he is; as he continues to think, so he remains.

James Allen

A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.

Marcus Aurelius

A man is what he thinks about all day long.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

We become what we think about.

Earl Nightingale

Life consists mainly of the storm of thoughts that is forever flowing through one’s head.

Mark Twain

Did you figure out the secret? These quotes are about you are what you think.

These great brilliant minds discovered the secret to living a happy and purposeful life.

You may be a bit skeptical, which I get and understand. There have been a few people, manipulators of this concept, that have misled people for the sake of monetary gain.

I’ve researched this topic, and I’m going to share all the data and knowledge I’ve found about the power of thought and the power of positive thinking. I want you to be the judge for yourself.

Power Of Thoughts

The power of thought is a fascinating topic explored by philosophers, scientists, and spiritual leaders throughout history.

At its core, the power of thoughts refers to the idea that our thoughts directly impact our emotions, actions, and, ultimately, our lives.

Scientific studies have shown that our thoughts can directly influence physical and emotional health.

For example, studies have found that people who practice positive thinking and visualization techniques have improved immune function, lower stress levels, and better overall health outcomes.

The power of thoughts can also impact our daily lives and shape our experiences.

Our thoughts and beliefs can influence how we perceive situations and events, affecting our emotions and behaviors.

For instance, we are more likely to have a negative experience if we approach a situation with a negative mindset.

In contrast, if we approach the same situation with a positive mindset, we are more likely to have a positive experience.

In addition to its physical and emotional effects, thoughts’ power is often associated with spiritual practices such as meditation and manifestation.

Many spiritual teachings assert that our thoughts can shape our reality and manifest our desires into existence.

Ultimately, the power of thought is a complex and multi-faceted concept that touches on various aspects of human experience.

Whether through scientific research, spiritual practice, or personal experience, it is clear that our thoughts significantly impact our lives and the world around us.

Change The Inside – You Are What You Think

We all live in a world full of thoughts, and our thoughts create our experiences and perspectives. Meaning we experience what we think.

The majority of our thoughts throughout the day don’t influence our behavior or cause harm. Our repeated thoughts, the ones we think about repeatedly, can begin to shape our reality and affect our actions, behavior, and attitude.

If we have quality positive thoughts, we create the quality in our life that is positive.

Are you unhappy with your life? Most unhappy people seek to change things in their life.

We believe that changing or transforming our environment will create the change we want and hope to see.

Unhappy people seek out substances to desensitize or numb the mind, but this is only temporary. Some seek to travel to escape problems, and others will buy material things for momentary happiness.

If you continue to change your environment to be happy, the cycle repeats itself. We assume that change starts from the outside.

The environment does play a small role in changing your situation, but the actual cause is your thinking. Your thinking is causing you to feel the way you do.

It would be best if you first changed the inside, change your thought process. Only then will the outside change.

Your thinking directly correlates to how you feel and how your body reacts. Negative thinking can cause anxiety and depression symptoms.  

Your thoughts influence how you feel, and how you feel affects how you act.

You are what you think.

If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.

Eckhart Tolle

Repeated Thoughts Reinforce What You Believe

John Arden’s book Rewire Your Brain, John wrote:

“The more you do something, the more likely it is that you will do it again in the future. Repetition rewires the brain and breeds habits. The more the neurons fire together, the more likely it is that they will fire together in the future.”

Neuroscientists say “cells that fire together wire together,” meaning the more we repeat the same thought over and over in our heads, it slowly becomes a habit, a habit that is hard to break.

When you think of thought, your brain creates a chemical reaction and then triggers an emotion. A new circuit is made within our brain, and it sends a signal to our body, and you react a certain way.

According to Dr. Bruce Lipton, our subconscious mind runs 95% to 99% of our life on automation.

“Cognitive neuroscientists reveal that the profoundly more powerful subconscious mind is responsible for 95-99% of our cognitive activity and therefore controls almost all of our decisions, actions, emotion, and behaviors. (Szegedy-Maszak, 2005)“

It’s so hard to make changes in our lives because they get rooted within us.

If you think you are a failure, you may view mistakes you make as proof that you are a failure.

If you succeed at something, you may attribute it to luck. As you continue to think this way, you slowly reaffirm your belief that you’re a failure.

Psychotherapist and international bestselling mental strength author Amy Morin writes, “once you draw a conclusion about yourself, you’re likely to do two things; look for evidence that reinforces your belief and discount anything that runs contrary to your belief.”

How Do You Change Your Thoughts?

There are many ways you can change your thoughts to be more positive.

If you want to change your life, you need to change your thinking. Let us continue to learn how we can change our thinking.

The Power Of Positive Thinking

The Power Of Positive Thinking, written by Norman Vincent Peale sold over five million books to become an international best-seller.

In the book, you’ll learn to think positively. Over 8,000 reviews on Amazon people say it will change your life, help solve your problems and eliminate negative beliefs such as jealousy, resentment, and hatred.

I’ve read the book and highly recommend The Power Of Positive Thinking because it helped change my thinking. It offers affirmations to repeat yourself and is powerfully uplifting and positive.

A study by researchers found patients with an anxiety disorder reduced their anxiety symptoms by using positive self-talk.

Positive Thinking Techniques

Here are 6 effective ways to change your mindset:

1. Determine Your Mindset – When you have a goal you want to achieve, ask yourself, “To achieve this goal, what mindset do I need?” as well as “People who were successful at this goal, what was their mindset?”  
2. Change Your Self Talk – When you tell yourself that you’re not good enough, your thoughts will create your reality, and you’ll be held back from the life you want by your mindset. Start by changing your negative self-talk to “I am good enough” or ” I can do this,” it may sound weird, but it helps.
3. Surround Yourself With Like-Minded People – When you are around negative people, their negativity will rub off on you. Find positive, uplifting people and learn how they think and modify their habits and mindset to yours.
4. Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone – Challenge yourself to do new things which will cause you to rise to the occasion and change your mindset.  
5. Change How You Speak – Just like changing your inner self-talk, change how you speak to others. Instead of saying negative things to others or complaining, talk about positive experiences in your life. As you continue to do this, your mindset will change to an encouraging one and drown out fear and want.
6. Read, Learn and Apply Your New Knowledge – Read books about how your mind and brain work and learn more about positive thinking and apply the techniques learned to your life and mindset.

Thought Visualization

In this study, the Clevland Clinic found that imagining doing exercise in your mind can increase your strength.

The things you think about and focus on causes your brain to mobilize your resources and deliver what you’ve thought about.

Your brain doesn’t distinguish between imaginary and reality.

Researchers at UCLA had a group of students visualize an A on their final exam. Another group of students was asked to imagine studying.

They were asked to do so several times for weeks before their exam. The group that visualized studying performed better on the test.

So what this means are our thoughts to imagine things around us could transform our reality.

You could imagine yourself communicating calmly and comfortably instead of being nervous when you speak. Even visualizing eating the right foods and exercising could improve your physical well-being.

This abstract shows that it’s been proven over and over that visualizing can improve your well-being.  

Put the correct positive thoughts to work, and in time you could change your reality.

Your Reality, Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Many people have negative thoughts, leading to more stress, anxiety, and depression, leading to a negative reality.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is based on the principle that your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs significantly affect your behavior and that mental disorders like anxiety and depression can effectively be dealt with by changing your negative thought processes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy compares our thinking pattern to a pair of glasses that enables us to view the world differently. If our thinking is positive, we will have a positive outlook on life, and if our thinking is negative, we will have a negative view of the world.

Psychology Today, a renowned psychological magazine, defines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) “As a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. 

Question your thinking and positively re-frame your negative thoughts. Doing this will help reduce stress and give you a feeling of motivation.

Power Of Gratitude And Our Thoughts

The power of gratitude and our thoughts is a widely recognized concept that emphasizes the importance of focusing on the things we have and expressing appreciation for them.

At its core, gratitude is a positive emotion that arises when we recognize and acknowledge the good things in our lives.

Gratitude is linked to numerous physical, emotional, and social benefits.

Research has found that people who practice gratitude regularly experience lower levels of stress and depression, improved sleep, and better overall health outcomes.

Gratitude has also been linked to increased happiness, contentment, and life satisfaction.

One of the key benefits of gratitude is its ability to shift our perspective and focus on the positive aspects of our lives.

By acknowledging and appreciating the good things we have, we are less likely to dwell on negative thoughts and experiences, which can lead to greater resilience, mental strength, and emotional well-being.

When we express gratitude towards others, we are more likely to build stronger connections and foster feelings of goodwill and kindness, leading to more positive social interactions, increased empathy, and greater overall happiness.

Practicing gratitude can take many forms, from keeping a daily gratitude journal to simply taking a moment to appreciate the people and things in our lives.

Some people also express gratitude through acts of kindness and giving back to others, which can further increase feelings of happiness and contentment.

The Role of Positive Self-Talk

How we talk to ourselves can significantly impact our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and positive self-talk can be a powerful tool for improving our mindset and achieving our goals.

One of the primary benefits of positive self-talk is that it can help us to build resilience and overcome challenges.

When we face difficult situations or setbacks, it can be easy to fall into negative thought patterns that erode our confidence and self-esteem.

By intentionally using positive self-talk, we can reframe our thoughts and approach these situations with greater optimism and resilience.

There are many ways to incorporate positive self-talk into our daily lives.

Some people use positive affirmations or mantras to remind themselves of their goals and aspirations.

Others might use positive language when talking to themselves about their accomplishments and successes.

Regardless of the specific approach, the key is intentionally using language affirming our worth and potential rather than reinforcing negative thought patterns.

Forgiveness

At its core, forgiveness involves releasing negative feelings towards someone who has wronged us and moving towards a place of compassion and understanding.

The importance of forgiveness lies in its ability to help us let go of anger, resentment, and other negative emotions that can cause us harm.

Holding onto grudges and negative feelings can increase stress, anxiety, and even physical health problems.

In contrast, forgiveness can help us to feel more at peace and less burdened by negative emotions.

Forgiveness can be challenging, mainly when someone else’s actions have deeply hurt us.

It’s important to note that forgiveness is not the same as condoning or excusing bad behavior.

Instead, forgiveness involves acknowledging the harm that has been done and choosing to move toward a place of compassion and healing.

Practicing forgiveness can take many forms, from conversing with the person who has wronged us to simply making a conscious decision to let go of negative feelings.

Some people find that forgiveness is a process that takes time and effort, while others may find that forgiveness comes more easily.

Final Thoughts

The quality of our thoughts creates the quality of our life, and our thoughts create experiences, and we experience what we think.

Remember and remind yourself often that the power of your thoughts will become your beliefs.

Thoughts have power.

Think positive often.

You are what you think.

Take better care of yourself and make a Self Care Basket for yourself.

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