Negative Thinking Traps
Dear Aspen reader,
When reducing wellness to its simplest form, thoughts are the driving force behind any action that we might take. If you find yourself in a place of stagnation, check your thoughts surrounding movement. If you have a tendency towards eating out for dinners or choosing to skip meals, check your thoughts surrounding food. Are you aware of the strength that your thoughts possess when it comes to health and wellness?
Personally, I’ve found that living in a state of extremes is never met with a positive outcome.
What do I mean by extremes?
Eating a diet in which an entire food group is cut out.
Making outward or mental statements, in respect to food or fitness, using the words “always or never”.
Exercising only one part of the body or engaging in one type of movement for an extended time.
When I sense myself falling into a pattern of extremes I know it’s time to step back and evaluate my thought life. Most times, a negative thought (or 5) crept into my brain sending me into catastrophic thinking. While I am a proponent of balance, I know that concept/term is sometimes met with resistance by other wellness professionals.
Let me explain. In the Aspen Wellness network, we believe in cultivating a lifestyle of total wellness through a combination of eating well, moving well and being well. This level of balance looks differently from woman to woman. Because we each have differing needs, it’s important to understand that maintaining balance is not about devoting equal amounts of time, energy or space to a specific area of wellness. It’s about finding a place of unique steadiness.
And part of that wellness, is avoiding thinking traps that might deter a healthier lifestyle. The influence of negative thinking will always impact actions and progress towards long-term wellness. Remember that positive progress is met with a positive thought life.
In health,
Alecia
“The influence of negative thinking will always impact actions and progress towards long-term wellness.”