will reinforce your new mental habits, implementing these thought
processes on a recurring basis by performing multiple reps and sets.
When you find yourself engaged in a negative thought process,
replace it promptly with the positive one you have identified. As you
would any exercise program, begin this transformation process
gradually. Pinpoint one negative thought per day and replace it with
a positive thought. As your self-confidence grows, increase the
number of repetitions you perform each day of replacing destructive
thoughts and emotions with positive ones. As you become more
proficient, you will find that you recognise your negative mental
habits more quickly and replace them swiftly before they become
overwhelming and debilitating to your state of mind (and body).
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Reaping the rewards
As you work to improve the condition of your mind, your body will
thank you. Positive and constructive thoughts about what you are
doing (for example, to prevent knee pain while running) will manifest
in the body via signals from the brain (in this instance as reduced, and
eventually, no knee pain). Similarly, negative thoughts about eating
(as discussed above) will inflame the gut and cause gastric distress.
Replacing these thoughts with positive sentiments and emotions will
have a direct effect on the way the gut operates, improving digestion,
and ultimately the way the entire body feels and functions.
Developing a fit and robust mind requires hard work and
dedication. However, by routinely identifying your problematic
thought patterns and emotions and replacing them consistently
with more constructive/positive mental habits, you will enjoy the
incredible benefits that come with a healthy body and mind.
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