In our busy world, many people think "positive thinking" is unrealistic, especially when dealing with trauma and stress. However, research shows that adopting a positive mindset can significantly improve our health and emotional well-being. Here’s how you can benefit from positivity:
1. Heart Coherence
"Heart coherence" means your heart is beating in a steady way, which helps you feel better mentally. When your heart is in sync, it sends good signals to your brain.
How to Practice:
Heart-Focused Breathing: Take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply while thinking about your heart. This helps you feel calmer.
Gratitude: Think about what you’re thankful for each day. This can make you more resilient to stress.
2. Emotions and Your Heart
Negative feelings can make your heart beat unevenly, while positive emotions create a smoother rhythm. Your heart has its own system that can affect how you feel.
How to Practice:
Mindfulness: Pay attention to your feelings and how they affect your body. If you feel negative, try deep breathing to relax.
Emotional Reset: If you’re feeling down, take a moment to breathe and think about something positive to shift your mood.
3. Build Connections
Positive interactions can help us feel connected and support healing, especially after tough times. Your heart’s energy can influence others around you.
How to Practice:
Show Kindness: Be nice to yourself and others to strengthen relationships and reduce stress.
Mindful Communication: Listen carefully when talking to others to build a deeper connection.
By understanding how your heart and brain work together, you can improve your mental health. Try these simple practices in your daily life to harness the power of positivity!
About our Scarsdale EMDR Therapist Sean O'Connor
Sean O'Connor is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and child therapist at Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling in Scarsdale, NY.
Sean specializes in sports psychology and trauma informed counseling to helps kids, adults and athletes overcome anger, depression, anxiety, PTSD and stress.
Sean loves working with kids, teens and athletes to help them feel seen and understood and teach them invaluable coping skills.
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