Thinking well is having more control over the flow of our thoughts, investing in quality of life. Because the person who controls negativity has the ability to directly affect his emotions. Because the way of thinking of the person who thinks and feels better affects his behavior, body and even his own health. After all, the source of happiness comes from within, not from outside.
Although we are all clear about these principles, that inner voice that loves to criticize the negative and negative events in our daily life never leaves us. It reminds us of the failures we have experienced in the past. This inner voice is what brings us to the brink of anxiety, predicting what might or will not happen when we don't do something. This way of thinking that is identified with us drives us to despair. Therefore, it is useful to change your perspective.
Those who can not get rid of negative thoughts have never learned the secret of the stars or have given hope to another person.
Hellen Keller
Neuroscientists remind us that the human brain is programmed to focus on the negatives. The problem of focusing on the negative is not a malignant tumor found in our DNA or a punishment given to us. It is our survival mechanism. When we anticipate dangers (even if they don't really exist) we defend ourselves against them. The dimensions of factors such as anxiety, restlessness or anxiety release various chemicals such as cortisol in times of danger to keep us "awake" at all times.
On the other hand, as neuropsychologists tell us, negative thoughts capture our brains like cigarette smoke. They don't just affect our health and daily life. Most of the time, they affect our family, environment, and colleagues along with us. Because negative thoughts change the mindset of those who listen to us, as a result they also start to feel nervous and uneasy.
The art of positive thinking to have a healthy brain
Barbara Fredrickson is a Stanford University scientist known for her work in positive psychology. As he explains to us in his study, overcoming negative prejudices turns into a profitable investment when attained. Thinking well, rather than an art, is the result of constant education that changes the "factory" settings of our brains.
As we explained above, the natural inclination of our mind is to focus us on the negative to keep us alive. Therefore, we must be able to include ourselves in another route plan, another program where we can invest not only in avoiding risks, but also in prosperity and happiness. As a result, positive thinking creates clarity, balance and offers us new routes. To be more confident and proactive in ourselves, we must free ourselves from the swamps of fear.
Train your brain to focus on the moment
He reminds us of the importance of training our attention in his book “Focus”. We should see our brain as a whole to be put into our muscular service, not as a being to serve an unstable mind. The goal is to have this basic psychological process controlled by us rather than external stimuli or anarchic thinking.
An interesting detail; It is worth remembering that the impulsive selection circuit runs along the posterior cingulate gyrus and medial prefrontal cortex of the brain. Our reasoning goes through these brain structures. Sometimes this cell, connection, and neuron pathway become so active that it becomes difficult for us to control. As a result, fatigue, stress, apathy and negativity occur.
The only way to have control over thinking; is to control our attention. To achieve this, nothing better than "unplugging" that stream of thought. Let's try not to think anything for at least 15 minutes. Imagine the surface of a lake as quiet and smooth as a mirror. Everything is in balance, there is no noise. You just need to be calm.
When we manage to silence the voices in our minds, our attention will be focused on those around us. We will focus on the moment.
Thinking well, the art of having a goal
Thinking well requires having a purpose. These rumors that are negative and have no basis in our minds are like a hurricane that has lost its orientation that affects everything. Therefore, in order to break down these mental biases that are of no use, we must set our purpose.
All these goals have a direction, a clear meaning. By thinking this way, we have to focus our attention on the moment, all we have to do is; To express all our goals one by one with faith. Setting goals is the key to happiness, adding meaning to life, getting excited and letting these positive emotions affect our behavior.
Develop your brain in this direction to work with positive thinking.
Thinking well doesn't just require good focus, adequate attention, purpose, and willpower. It also requires making connections to remind our brains of the importance of working with positive information.
What do we mean by that? To put it simply; Sometimes, even if we say to ourselves “I have a goal that I want to achieve”, our brains still remain positioned in old mechanisms, negative paths that prevent us from reaching our goals.
