It’s rarely the “string” that holds us back.
It’s the story we’ve learned to believe.
Once we start noticing those old mental loops and choosing new ones,
the mind can become an ally again. 🌱
#Neuroplasticity#HealingJourney#TherapyThoughts
10 Common Negative Thinking Patterns and How You Can Change Them
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🧠 Negative thinking can change your brain — but so can awareness and choice.
We all fall into unhelpful thought patterns sometimes:
😟 Overgeneralizing
😣 Catastrophizing
😔 Focusing only on what went wrong
These mental habits can quietly fuel depression and anxiety, keeping you stuck in a negative loop.
💡 The good news? You can train your brain to think differently.
By recognizing and reframing these patterns, you start to build new neural pathways that support emotional balance, resilience, and peace of mind. 🌱
#mentalHealth#MentalHealthAwareness#Mindfulness#Depression#Anxiety#NegativeThinking#Thinking#Thursdaythoughts#Thursdaymotivation
Rumination can feel like working hard… but it’s really your brain spinning its wheels. Quiet high-achievers often confuse it with problem-solving. Self-distancing helps shift from stuck loops to real clarity. 💭✨ #Anxiety#TherapyIsSelfCare
When tragedy strikes, kids need honesty calm.
* Tell them yourself
* Answer only what they ask
* Reassure their safety,
* Help them express feelings
These small steps build lifelong resilience. 🌿
via @DrMikeAtwater#Parenting#ChildMentalHealth#Resilience
Acts of violence are frightening for everyone — but especially for children. Parents and caregivers can help kids process what they may see or hear, provide comfort, answer hard questions, and help kids navigate fear in a healthy way.
Read our guidance on helping kids cope with frightening news:
childmind.org/article/helpin…
#Neuroplasticity is hope in action: the brain rewires through what we practice. Old survival patterns aren’t permanent. With support, they can be replaced with resilience, calm & confidence.
Mindful achievement is not just about ticking tasks off a list. It's a holistic approach to setting and surpassing your goals while nurturing your well-being and emotional intelligence. anatsamid.com
While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who's misusing substances or dealing with mental health challenges, research shows family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders: samhsa.gov/families
ALT Mother and daughter joyfully interacting during a yoga class in a sunny park, with other participants in the background. Image includes SAMHSA logo.
✅ Self-Compassion for Perfectionists: The Hidden Struggle dorleemichaeli.com/self-comp… < Self-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same care and kindness you’d offer a dear friend.
It’s not about giving up or being indulgent... #selfcompassion#MentalHealth
Can a two-minute story teach you personal finance? Professor Annamaria Lusardi’s research says yes — showing that simple stories about financial topics can improve adults’ financial literacy. stanford.io/3HKjs2h
Racing thoughts at night? Try GHI.
Gratitude: 1 thing you’re thankful for
Hope: 1 thing you’re hopeful about
Inner Strength: 1 thing you did to grow stronger today
3 minutes. Big impact. Learn more on this episode of Mentally Stronger 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Language Matters: What Not to Say to Patients with Long COVID, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Complex Chronic Disorders-- my recently published article w/
@dysclinicmdpi.com/1660-4601/22/2/275…
#LongCovid#MECFS
“Human cooperative behavior is one of our innate traits as homo sapiens. And what they discovered is that when you are insufficiently slept, firstly, you don't wish to help other people. And you can see that at the individual level. (And group level).” #sleep#wellbeing
Interested in getting better sleep quality?
No better resource than Prof Matthew Walker
@sleepdiplomat
Our conversation
erictopol.substack.com/p/mat…
w/transcript; open-access