Attitude - The Power of the brain

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You must keep a positive attitude. Your brain is a very powerful tool. They say if you can see it in your brain, you can make it happen.   

HAPPINESS -  When positive thoughts are generated, when you're feeling HAPPY, or optimistic, cortisol decreases and the brain produces serotonin, creating a feeling of well-being. When serotonin levels are normal, one feels HAPPY, calmer, less anxious, more focused and more emotionally stable (Scaccia, 2017 )

STRESS -   can worsen physical illness

FEAR -  can lead to increases in certain chemicals that prepare us through the  "fight or flight" response

POSITIVE THOUGHTS -  start chain reactions that allow us to improve our immune system. 

ELIMINATE CANCER - do not give cancer any energy.  Your body has the POWER to ELIMINATE it!

When you have positive thoughts, it does not mean that you putting your head in the sand and ignoring life. Positive thinking means that you turn unpleasantness in a more positive and productive ways. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst. You find the better side of a bad situation. This is very difficult and sometimes almost impossible. DO NOT GIVE UP, there is a BRIGHT SIDE, look deep into the situation.

If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you're likely an optimist .  Negativity creates disease.

According to the MAYO CLINIC some BENEFITS to Positive Thinking include:

· Increased life span

· Lower rates of depression

· Lower levels of distress

· Greater resistance to the common cold

· 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

Positive thinking takes time and practice.  Here are some examples:

Instead of saying:                             Try this:

I'm not                                                     I'll try

I have never done                             Learning something new would be great

There is no way it will work        This might work, I'll try it

I'm not going to get better           I'll keep pushing myself and it will happen

TO KEEP THINKING POSITIVE

 Identify areas to change. to become more optimistic and engage in more positive thinking, first identify negatively, whether it's work, your daily commute or a relationship. Try to focus on one thing at a time  to approach in a more positive way.

 Throughout the day check yourself.  during the day, stop and evaluate what you're thinking. If you find that your thoughts are mainly negative,  find a way to put a positive spin on them.

Humor. Smile - it is amazing how just smiling during the day and laughing, especially during difficult times, will improve your ability to think positive. Seek humor in everyday happenings. When you can laugh at life, you feel less stressed. When you smile at people, talk about breaking down barriers, you will be amazed at how this opens the door to so much.

 Be with positive people. try to surround yourself with positive people. When people start talking negative, try to change the subject, don't be rude, simply say that you are eliminate all negativity from your life. It stresses you and that you are focusing on positive thoughts. It is difficult but, very important. Talk with  supportive people that you can depend on to give helpful advice and feedback

STAY POSITIVE EVERY MOMENT IN THE DAY, ENJOY LIFE. THERE IS ALWAYS A BRIGHT SIDE. LOOK FOR IT!!!

Hydration is super important, your brain is 73% water, when you are 2% dehydrated can have an impact on your ability to perform tasks that requires thoughts, memory and motor skills.

LOW oxygen will cause brain cells to die within minutes of loosing oxygen. When your brain has enough oxygen you feel good, your body can function properly and your organs work much better.