Nowadays, we are increasingly confronted with stress. Some people around us, colleagues, close friends or family members can be negative and influence our well-being. In truth, we can be victims of the pessimism of others. Negativity affects not only psychic well-being but also the brain.
When you constantly complain, have negative thoughts, and constantly mull over your problems, you can start a brain process that is harmful to your health. According to Dr. Travis Bradberry, author of the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, the negative emotions felt are directly transmitted to the brain. Thus, repetitive complaints and anxiety can weaken this organ and promote the occurrence of depression.
How do negative emotions impact our brain?
Negative thoughts usually lead to equally negative emotions. In an article published by Psychology Today, experts say that ruminations trigger brain processes that promote depression. Indeed, when we devalue ourselves, we feel regret, we bombard ourselves with reproaches, we trigger feelings of sadness. A scientific experiment shows that negative emotions impact the brain in the following way:
First, ruminations activate the default mode network (RMD). The latter encompasses the brain regions that engage when we worry or think about the future. In the RMD, we find the prefrontal medial cortex that pushes to think deeply to solve real or imaginary problems.
In the negative, this area of the brain is over-activated, triggering repetitive pessimistic thoughts that lead to anxiety and demotivation. As a result, people find it difficult to find solutions and drown in an infernal spiral.
In addition, cortisol, a stress hormone, is secreted continuously in people who brood their problems. As a result, they tend to have negative interpretations of things induced by subjective cognitive processes.
How to feed your mind with positive thoughts to increase your daily well-being:
Fortunately, some methods can reduce stress and anxiety and take care of your brain system. To find your well-being, here are some tips to follow:
1- Refine yourself
We do not often think of identifying our thoughts when they are there. But in reality, if you do an introspection, you might realize the impact of the ideas you have on your daily acts.
2- Increase your knowledge
Reinforce your memory by incorporating positive phrases that you can repeat yourself day after day to improve your existence.
3.Practice positive thinking
When your brain has recorded several positive phrases, do not hesitate to repeat them constantly to brighten your spirit and boost your performance.
4- Pay attention to all the beautiful things around you
People are used to holding the negative and not dwelling on the positive. In reality, the human mind is conditioned to spot everything that is wrong. But you can decide to be master of your thoughts and consciously pay attention to all the positive things around you.
5- Enjoy the present moment
Stop thinking about the past or the future. Be aware that you have no control over these two moments. So, take full advantage of all the wonderful moments you live every day.
6- Show gratitude
In this sense, do not hesitate to express your gratitude for your present life. Consider the value of your family, your job, your partner, your health, and all the things that seem trivial to you, but that actually contribute to your well-being.
7- Be proud of what you do
Some people judge and criticize themselves constantly and develop a very negative behavior. Know how to identify your qualities and express feelings of pride in yourself. You are unique and it would be good to live in peace with yourself and to love you unconditionally.