Do something good for yourself every day, don’t complain too much, don’t criticize others or judge, observe and stay neutral always. Stay active, walk, read deeply, eat clean… Practice, practice, practice it daily.
Thank you. The whole "positive thinking" trope has been a thorn in my side for years. I've thought for a long time that accuracy is often sacrificed for "positive thinking", which at that point it becomes a practice that reinforces a delusion. Accurate thinking with a positive spin is a much more constructive approach. ❤
Even some dose of anger can be constructive. When someone crticize you, you can rebuild it to energy for the change to show that he/she will be wrong when you will be better person.
@@EughhBrothereughh It is accepting your current reality while at the same time realizing and focusing on the potential for the situation to change and improve as a result of your efforts to change what you can about the way you think about it.
Never got into it except when i went to the pen , i saw a small paragraph about the power of positive thinking. So i tried it. It was hard because all my thoughts were negative from abuse. Even tho i didnt believe it, i still said something positive. It helped me. Thats all i did...was say something positive after saying something negative . I made it a habbit. It DID make a difference
I agree! Practical thinking coupled with realistic achievable goals that will minimise risk of failure and slowly increase the cycle of success leading to more positivity in general!
So so true. It takes daily dedication to change the negative neural pathways, journaling can help a lot! Also getting outside & just walking, moving your body helps move you out of the negative thought patterns. I like what Dr amen says about ANTS- automatic Negative Thoughts. Don’t believe everything you think, but don’t suppress them either. Find healthy ways to reframe it. Negative thinking is actually addictive but it can get better!
Accurate thinking with a positive spin and radical acceptance is good to combine. You get to cope with cappy situations and not try to lie to yourself about something bad happening to you somehow being all roses and sunshine.
Wow that’s awesome!! I instantly felt better when I heard this. Accurate thinking with a positive spin. Each and every one of us are different and differently made. I believe that in general, positive thinking works but it’s too general in the first place. One must customize the thinking patterns that will help us change for the better. Sometimes, it’s easier said than done.
*Dear Dr.Daniel this guiding pathway* Has Doc so deserving of viewers' Honouring Doc that noble paving, liken to a lamp clustering light into day as well all thru' late evenings!
I first watched you years ago when your videos and books were being promoted on public TV. I learned many new interesting things about the brain. I like listening to you today because you aren't a threat of judgement, meaning, I can get some helpful information without going through formal analysis, etc. I still like the fact that you believe in accessing common sense and healthy solutions before considering drugs, which many doctors like to prescribe. If everyone gets their nutrition straight, they're much less likely to have problems, physical or mental. I can't afford the brain scan, but I certainly approve the idea. Thanks for all you do.
Last night I spilled salt all over the stove and the kitchen floor when I knocked the container over. Then I just calmly cleaned it up. As I was thinking about it this morning, I realized that that was a minor miracle. Instead of castigating myself and deciding I was a terrible person or asking God why I'm "so stupid" like I used to do, I just cleaned it up because silly, inconvenient things happen at times. 🙂 P.S. I now know that I'm not stupid.
Recently my husband dropped olive oil after taking it down from a shelf. It shattered and the oil went everywhere. It also caused our glass spoon rest to fall and break. He was beating himself up over it. In the past I have gotten upset over myself or my husband breaking something, spilling something, ect. This time I calmly helped him clean it up while reassuring him that it was ok and that I was just glad he didn’t get cut by the glass.
@@courtneyfink5880 It’s good to treat children this way too because they internalize criticism and it replays in their minds. If they break a glass instead of telling them to be more careful first tell them not to move or they’ll get cut and tell them you don’t want that.
So I was right the whole time, in the early 90's I was in my teen years. Went abroad and many attacked me with the positive toxicity. Hated it, it was like ignore the problem but force yourself to be happy instead. It was something forced which made me feel like I was in the twilight zone.
Love how in the Psalms it shows the importance of pouring out your heart in prayer to YHWH - w/ accurate admittance of bad situations or being in chastisement but having faith/trust in His mercy & that He will deal bountifully with those seek Him. Even if I die young from illness I have heaven to look forward to BC Jesus paying my fine for my crimes at the cross. Things might be bad right now, but God is still good!
The founder of a biblical research center that I met in the mid-80's told us something similar. When you change the way you think you are tracing over carbon lines in the brain. It takes hundreds of tracing to build a new path. But only 1 negative to return to the old path. It is a constant effort to change or renew your thinking. But it is very possible to do. Thank you for sharing your version of this because I am in a spot where I needed to hear it.
Yes, the TRUTH will set you free. A bit of optimism helps, sometimes giving someone or circumstances "the benwfit of the doubt" helps but denial or distortion only causes dysfunction.
This very process takes place when the word of God TRUTH SETS IN and truth sets in through exposure. I repeatedly read and studied Gods word and played audios of it during daily chores and car rides and it became a filter that purified my thoughts which as the Doctor says here affected my emotions to the point that joy replaced a hollow sense an empty loneliness and depression. Depression never came back. The filter is strong and everlasting guarding my thoughts feelings and behavior. It's miraculous.
That's marvellous. What better than to replace the void of depression & negative darkness than with God's word. It seems inevitable that the consequence of that would be beneficial emotions that well out of your subconscious that empower & bolster your being
Absolutely! I hope this helps people who are in bad places but it's easier said then done. I needed a catalyst to change my thought patterns, and that catalyst was a change in my environment. I'm naturally very pessimistic and cynical, and I still am, but I'm good at finding the bright side now.
If you want to change a behaviour, look at the feeling that catalysed that behaviour and the thoughts that catalysed that feeling. By digging to the root of the problem you can solve it on the deepest level.
Positive affirmations should help to have a HEALTHY self esteem. Not HIGH not LOW, but OBJECTIVE. So "HIGH" positive affirmations like "I'm great, I'm rich, I'm prosper" creates a sense of inflated ego instead of healthy self esteem. So does "I'm bad, I'm poor" create LOW self esteem. Instead, healthy affirmation should be "I am me, I have strength, I have weakness, I am human, I am good enough" so it can help us to be objective about ourselves
This man, whose last name is Amen, runs Amen clinics. Hannah Brown has used him and praises Him! I subscribed, and now get emails. He and the subjects he covers, has been so helpful to me!❤️
The first explanation of the straight line pattern is one way to explain it, I follow the understanding that it can start with any of them, thought, feeling, behavior, bodily sensations. Maybe the simplification is just for this video and audience.
He's absolutely right. The Greek stoics thought along the same lines. Ryan holiday has a book out the obstacle is the way I highly highly recommend it.
Tricking the brain into thinking positively delulu is such an underestimated power to conquering short term struggles/problems like getting through a tough day etc. For long term, some more work is necessary.
Dr. Amen, I can vouch for correct positive thinking, the mind needs to be trained like programming a computer. I have improved my health and that of family members by using my subconscious mind but it took me time to learn the right way to do it. It also works for getting the job you want or for financial needs. Just saying 'I want to be healthy' doesn't work. I find repetition is the secret - the law of cause and effect. Every negative thought must be crushed and replaced by a positive one. You'll probably disagree but it's been my experience.😊 I'm 80 and thankfully enjoying excellent health.
Yes! "Accurate thinking with a positive spin" ... not just everything is fine, when it's not. I'm not ok right now, but I will be.
Yes!!!!!!!
Thank you for this comment. Exactly what I needed.
Bring your thoughts captive to Jesus Christ.
@@RachelEngelmeyerhow does one do this?
Just accurate thinking
Do something good for yourself every day, don’t complain too much, don’t criticize others or judge, observe and stay neutral always. Stay active, walk, read deeply, eat clean… Practice, practice, practice it daily.
And start your day with God's Word and prayer. We belong to Him.
Thats some really good advice thank you
I'm a fan of GRATITUDE
Thank you. The whole "positive thinking" trope has been a thorn in my side for years. I've thought for a long time that accuracy is often sacrificed for "positive thinking", which at that point it becomes a practice that reinforces a delusion. Accurate thinking with a positive spin is a much more constructive approach. ❤
Yes positive accentuation
I dont understand wtf is an accurate thinking
@@EughhBrothereughhevaluate the negative path and the helpful (positive) path. Choose the helpful path .
Even some dose of anger can be constructive. When someone crticize you, you can rebuild it to energy for the change to show that he/she will be wrong when you will be better person.
@@EughhBrothereughh It is accepting your current reality while at the same time realizing and focusing on the potential for the situation to change and improve as a result of your efforts to change what you can about the way you think about it.
As a therapist, I spend a lot of time with accurate thinking. I hope more people learn this.
I needed to hear that at this exact moment. Thank you.
Right On! Thank you, Dr.👍
Never got into it except when i went to the pen , i saw a small paragraph about the power of positive thinking.
So i tried it.
It was hard because all my thoughts were negative from abuse.
Even tho i didnt believe it, i still said something positive.
It helped me. Thats all i did...was say something positive after saying something negative . I made it a habbit.
It DID make a difference
I agree!
Practical thinking coupled with realistic achievable goals that will minimise risk of failure and slowly increase the cycle of success leading to more positivity in general!
THIS IS WHY DOC IS THE GOAT!
I love this doctor! Thank God we have access to educated people in the realm of mental health❤
He is calm and offers good advice
I'm so glad yo do all these videos ❤
So so true. It takes daily dedication to change the negative neural pathways, journaling can help a lot! Also getting outside & just walking, moving your body helps move you out of the negative thought patterns. I like what Dr amen says about ANTS- automatic Negative Thoughts. Don’t believe everything you think, but don’t suppress them either. Find healthy ways to reframe it. Negative thinking is actually addictive but it can get better!
This guy is awesome. Totally respect him and his vast knowledge of brain health.
Thanks, this is very very very helpful .🙏
Accurate thinking with a positive spin and radical acceptance is good to combine. You get to cope with cappy situations and not try to lie to yourself about something bad happening to you somehow being all roses and sunshine.
Love this guy. I’ve watched three shorts and I’m hooked.
Dr.Amen your speeches are so down to earth that noone can doubt 🧠. Thank you 🙏!
You always come through 💗 accurate thinking. Amen!
Brilliantly explained. As a therapist, I do this exact thing with my pts. Practice the Attitude of Gratitude (AOG) can help flip the switch.
Thanks Doc. We all are struggling at times.
Accurate thinking with a positive outlook ❤
Dr. Amen makes so much sense. Thank you.
Wow that’s awesome!! I instantly felt better when I heard this. Accurate thinking with a positive spin. Each and every one of us are different and differently made. I believe that in general, positive thinking works but it’s too general in the first place. One must customize the thinking patterns that will help us change for the better. Sometimes, it’s easier said than done.
*Dear Dr.Daniel this guiding pathway*
Has Doc so deserving of viewers'
Honouring Doc that noble paving,
liken to a lamp clustering light into day
as well all thru' late evenings!
Ever since I started following you, my thoughts are never the same. Your such an incredible Dr. Thanks such much
I first watched you years ago when your videos and books were being promoted on public TV. I learned many new interesting things about the brain.
I like listening to you today because you aren't a threat of judgement, meaning, I can get some helpful information without going through formal analysis, etc. I still like the fact that you believe in accessing common sense and healthy solutions before considering drugs, which many doctors like to prescribe. If everyone gets their nutrition straight, they're much less likely to have problems, physical or mental.
I can't afford the brain scan, but I certainly approve the idea. Thanks for all you do.
Brain health very important doc.
I got you amen on board 💪
Thank you, Dr. Amen! 😊
Thank you for helping people 🙏
Last night I spilled salt all over the stove and the kitchen floor when I knocked the container over. Then I just calmly cleaned it up.
As I was thinking about it this morning, I realized that that was a minor miracle. Instead of castigating myself and deciding I was a terrible person or asking God why I'm "so stupid" like I used to do, I just cleaned it up because silly, inconvenient things happen at times. 🙂
P.S. I now know that I'm not stupid.
Recently my husband dropped olive oil after taking it down from a shelf. It shattered and the oil went everywhere. It also caused our glass spoon rest to fall and break. He was beating himself up over it. In the past I have gotten upset over myself or my husband breaking something, spilling something, ect. This time I calmly helped him clean it up while reassuring him that it was ok and that I was just glad he didn’t get cut by the glass.
I do this often.
@@courtneyfink5880 It’s good to treat children this way too because they internalize criticism and it replays in their minds. If they break a glass instead of telling them to be more careful first tell them not to move or they’ll get cut and tell them you don’t want that.
Meditate on those things that are true, just, pure, noble, lovely, praiseworthy, virtuous and of a good report.
So I was right the whole time, in the early 90's I was in my teen years. Went abroad and many attacked me with the positive toxicity. Hated it, it was like ignore the problem but force yourself to be happy instead. It was something forced which made me feel like I was in the twilight zone.
This is so good! What a great explanation! Thanks so
Much!
Amen to that. All this emphasis on power of positive thinking can be toxic! It's not reality.
Love how in the Psalms it shows the importance of pouring out your heart in prayer to YHWH - w/ accurate admittance of bad situations or being in chastisement but having faith/trust in His mercy & that He will deal bountifully with those seek Him. Even if I die young from illness I have heaven to look forward to BC Jesus paying my fine for my crimes at the cross. Things might be bad right now, but God is still good!
The founder of a biblical research center that I met in the mid-80's told us something similar. When you change the way you think you are tracing over carbon lines in the brain. It takes hundreds of tracing to build a new path. But only 1 negative to return to the old path. It is a constant effort to change or renew your thinking. But it is very possible to do. Thank you for sharing your version of this because I am in a spot where I needed to hear it.
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Yes, the TRUTH will set you free. A bit of optimism helps, sometimes giving someone or circumstances "the benwfit of the doubt" helps but denial or distortion only causes dysfunction.
Wish they spoke like this in the uk maybe people’s lives will be a lil better
You are the BEST!!!
This very process takes place when the word of God TRUTH SETS IN and truth sets in through exposure. I repeatedly read and studied Gods word and played audios of it during daily chores and car rides and it became a filter that purified my thoughts which as the Doctor says here affected my emotions to the point that joy replaced a hollow sense an empty loneliness and depression. Depression never came back. The filter is strong and everlasting guarding my thoughts feelings and behavior. It's miraculous.
That's marvellous. What better than to replace the void of depression & negative darkness than with God's word. It seems inevitable that the consequence of that would be beneficial emotions that well out of your subconscious that empower & bolster your being
It is miraculous ❤️
Thank you doctor.
Dr. Amen,
I am thankful for you !
Thank you so much. Never think that way.
My whole life being so negative. I feel so anxious most of the time.
Thank you doc🙏🏼
Absolutely! I hope this helps people who are in bad places but it's easier said then done. I needed a catalyst to change my thought patterns, and that catalyst was a change in my environment. I'm naturally very pessimistic and cynical, and I still am, but I'm good at finding the bright side now.
I really respect you, thanks Dr. Amen!
Love this strategy!
If you want to change a behaviour, look at the feeling that catalysed that behaviour and the thoughts that catalysed that feeling. By digging to the root of the problem you can solve it on the deepest level.
Accurate thinking. Got it🤓
Wow love how easily it was explained !
Thank you. I feel like I’m already stuck in the negative. I needed this video today as a reminder to change these thought patterns.
Example: you're not "stuck". You have noticed a bad habit and now you are replacing it with a good habit. God bless
@@judymiller5154 Good point. Thank you!
Positive affirmations should help to have a HEALTHY self esteem. Not HIGH not LOW, but OBJECTIVE. So "HIGH" positive affirmations like "I'm great, I'm rich, I'm prosper" creates a sense of inflated ego instead of healthy self esteem. So does "I'm bad, I'm poor" create LOW self esteem. Instead, healthy affirmation should be "I am me, I have strength, I have weakness, I am human, I am good enough" so it can help us to be objective about ourselves
This man, whose last name is Amen, runs Amen clinics. Hannah Brown has used him and praises Him! I subscribed, and now get emails. He and the subjects he covers, has been so helpful to me!❤️
I listened to this so many times and then I wrote it down.
EXACTLY BE REALISTIC ❤
Well explained both opinions and facts.
WISDOM 🤔THANK YOU, Doctor A for sharing it with us. BLESSING 🌻
Thank you.
Thank you so much ❤
The first explanation of the straight line pattern is one way to explain it, I follow the understanding that it can start with any of them, thought, feeling, behavior, bodily sensations.
Maybe the simplification is just for this video and audience.
Thanx Doctor.
Thank you for your work!! Dr. Amen could you give an example???
It's a process of renewing your mind!
My Dad taught me since I was young “never get angry in the morning it will ruin your day”
Excellent!
Thank you
That's true! The Bible says something like, 'As a man thinks in his heart, that he will become '
Well said!
Solitude spokesperson!
Excellent 🙏
Excellent. You are very clear.
Well said ❤
BRAVO 👏
Thanks.
Genius! Thank you for this explanation
Thank you so much for making this video, now I feel better. 😅
Excellent, practical wisdom ❤
❤perfect healing journey
So good! Amen!
Awesome! Thanks Doc!! ❤
Love this ❤
I always use ANTs❤❤ thank you
Thanks
I appreciate this I’m struggling right now
❤ thank you
He's absolutely right. The Greek stoics thought along the same lines. Ryan holiday has a book out the obstacle is the way I highly highly recommend it.
Thank u.
Very, very 😮😢🎉 awesome 👍 to hear and heed
Thank you! ❤
Thank you 🙏 ❤
Feelings create thoughts!
I've been tinkering with this exact order/sequence of things for a wbile now, very cool confirmation.
Very much agree with you, this 8s what Buddha said to his disciples ☸️
I rate this guy
Tricking the brain into thinking positively delulu is such an underestimated power to conquering short term struggles/problems like getting through a tough day etc. For long term, some more work is necessary.
I partially agree, although sometimes this isn’t enough for me to override the emotion in my body.
Thank You Doc
i believe in both.
Dr Amen
How often do you connect the problems in the brain to the neck?
Dr. Amen, I can vouch for correct positive thinking, the mind needs to be trained like programming a computer. I have improved my health and that of family members by using my subconscious mind but it took me time to learn the right way to do it. It also works for getting the job you want or for financial needs. Just saying 'I want to be healthy' doesn't work. I find repetition is the secret - the law of cause and effect. Every negative thought must be crushed and replaced by a positive one. You'll probably disagree but it's been my experience.😊 I'm 80 and thankfully enjoying excellent health.