I can't stop thinking my future will be horrific

W.M.

That is anxiety and negative thinking trying to take over.

You have the power to decide what kind of thinking takes up space in your mind...

Saying postive things to yourself...even in spite of a low mood, or anxiety is really important and effective.

Everytime you have a negative thought, counter it with a couple of postive ones.

You don't even have to believe in what you are telling yourself...because at first we often don't...

...but that is not the point. The point is to keep repeating postive things...because they will start to sink in, make a difference...and even change our mood and thinking patterns for the better.

It really does work.:)

S.C.

W.M.,

I know it sounds crazy, right? However, it is true.

There has even been research done on the power of smiling. Studies have proven that smiling, even when not feeling happy has the power to actually change our mood...as in altering the brain's chemicals. (increasing the postive neurotranmitters)

So you can imagine what repeating postive/affirming phrases to yourself will have...

It not only challenges and helps cancel out the negative things that we tend to think...it actually can actually change our brain chemistry for the better.:)

Put those post-its back up my friend!!

XOXOXOXO

S.C.

I know that it is hard to believe...but think of it this way...

Have you ever been motivated by someone with an enthusiastic/postive personality? A person who makes anything seem possible, and that everything is going to be alright?

How about a person who just drags you down with negativity...someone who's bad mood is contagious?

Well, it is the same with ourselves!! We have to hang around ourselves ALL the time, Lol!!

...what kind of influence are you going to have on you? It's up to YOU and your own outlook/attitude, right?

Something I am just recently figuring out myself!! :)

S.C.

I agree... I have moments when I think:

What the heck! I have dealt with MUCH worse in my life... What's a little panic and depression to someone like me?!

I sort of mentally shake myself, I get up, I do a chore, I walk, I listen to music, I turn off my work, jump in the car and go for a drive, somewhere, anywhere. And while this does not "SOLVE" my issues, it can cheer me up, so the smiling and attitude does help.

:)

(I think we get in the habit of thinking "we can't" and it's a hard habit to break).

This is great reminder for me too...