Reprogram Your Stress Response….

The following behaviors reprogram our response to stress. Start by activating our innate ability to choose one thought over another. We absolutely can not hold two thoughts in our mind at the same time. For example thoughts of fear with silly/feel good thoughts. Silly/feel good thoughts always win. Make a list of silly/feel good thoughts. Rank them from 1 to 5 with 5 being the most powerful. The instance a negative thought pops up. Bring up your list. Chose one based on the strength required to produce the switch. Use your imagination. Paint vivid images of your list. With practice the switching process is easily mastered. Another effective behavior is to perform simple acts of kindness. A “thank you” or “please” counts as an act of kindness. The practice of kindness releases feel good hormones into our blood stream. Become the agent of control. Practice behaviors that are under your control and in endless supply. Now that it power. It is just that simple.  margiesdaughter.com