Seven Day Challenge
Since some new research supports the fact that negative thinking can lead to negative cognitive changes in the brain, I'm offering you a challenge. It's completely doable since it's just a seven day challenge.
Get a journal, piece of paper or an old envelope and put it by your bed. Then every night before you close your eyes, write down what you're grateful for that day. Just, five things.
I'm grateful for my walk today.
I'm grateful for that beautiful sun.
I'm grateful for that delicious cup of coffee.
I'm grateful I got to speak with my good friend.
You get it... right? Just, five things...
The more you do it, the deeper and easier it will get. And when you're done, you'll close your eyes, with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Plus, this simple act will stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system increase blood flow to the hypothalamus, reduce blood pressure, lower your heart rate, decrease the stress hormone cortisol and support your immune system. And there's nothing negative about that.
Good luck,
xo Kathryn