Shaped by our thoughts

bySylviaSuhr

520 followers

7 years ago

We are shaped by our thoughts.

We become what we think.

Whether you’re angry, aroused or scared, your thoughts trigger reactions in your body, preparing you to fight, flight or make love.

Even more, what you think can shape your deepest beliefs about yourself and the world we live in – what you believe ultimately controls your actions.

How does this information you consume all day long affect your thoughts and your mood?

When you watch the news does it make you feel pessimistic about the state of the world?

Do you get agitated from reading discussions in comment sections online?

Do you shiver under the covers because the horror movie scared you?

Step one in cleaning up your mental diet is to become aware of what you fill your mind with.

How do the books and magazines you’re reading, the articles you’re browsing online or the TV shows you watch make you feel?

Take a look at what kind of people you surround yourself with, both in real life and on social media. Our aim is to spend less time with media and people that suck away our energy and focus more on those who inspire and motivate us.

Waking up feeling alive after a good night’s sleep a is high priority for most of us, yet it can be so challenging to get to bed in time to make that happen.

One more email to check, one last chore to do, just five more minutes staring mesmerized at the screen or playing Candy Crush…

Pinpointing a time to go to sleep can help us get in tune with our body’s natural cycle and help us keep a more regular sleeping schedule.

Be thankful for the little things that are going well in your life. That's is one of the most powerful ways to feel happier.

Studies have shown time and time again counting your blessings trains your mind to focus on the positive – and being optimistic is strongly related to an overall better health and wellbeing.