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How does negativity affect your life?
Negative attitudes and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can create chronic stress, which upsets the body’s hormone balance, depletes the brain chemicals required for happiness, and damages the immune system. Chronic stress can actually decrease our lifespan.
What is the example of negative thinking?
“It is too cold to take a walk.” “I do not have the willpower.” “I should have eaten less dessert.” “I haven’t written down everything I eat.” “It was my choice. Next time I can decide not to eat so much.” “I’m writing down everything I eat because it helps me make better choices.”
What are the causes of negative thinking?
Depressing and Traumatic Life Incidents. Another cause of negative thinking is the traumatic life experiences that a person goes through. If such an event triggers depression, the person easily associates it with any negative thought.
What are the effects of positive thinking?
Improvement in your overall mood. Positive thinking leads to states of calm,peace,joy,happiness,vibrant energy and optimism.
How does negative thinking affect your mood?
Stress from negative thinking creates changes in the brain that may affect your likelihood of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, schizophrenia and mood disorders. People who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have been shown to have abnormalities in their brains.
What are the disadvantages of negative thinking?
Feeling down.