The Power of Perception & Thought
“We don’t see things as they are, we see things the way we are!”
The human brain is a three-pound powerhouse that can work for you, with you, or if not managed, against you. Our co-founder Ryan S. Gallik says, “It’s important to manage your mind, otherwise your mind may begin to manage you.”
Did you know… The human brain has up to 70,000 thoughts per day. These thoughts can be intentional, automatic, involuntary to deliberate, and can greatly influence our emotional state and behaviors. We can develop assumptions, biases, self-doubt, feelings of worthlessness, and other negative emotions that are often not based on truth. We must live in truth!
It’s accurate to say that we don’t see things as they are (situations, circumstances, etc.), because we see things the way we are. This is due to our upbringing, cultures, and the way we have conditioned (or lack thereof) our brain.
Allowing these perceptions and thoughts to creep into your psyche can have negative consequences, causing individuals to become dysregulated, thus changing brain and body chemistry.
Our co-founder Michael L. Stahl says, “It’s never too late to be who you always wanted to be.” We can and should learn how to live in truth, so we can better manage our minds and prevent our minds from managing us. The next time you have a negative thought or cognitive distortion, try living in truth by asking yourself:
- Is this thought even true?
- What evidence do I have that this thought is true?
- How would I feel if I didn’t have these thoughts?
- If I shared this thought with a trusted friend, how would they help me live in truth to help me identify that it’s most likely a negative thought that is NOT based in truth?
It’s important to remember that “resilience is not a genetic trait. It is derived from the ways individuals learn to think and act when faced with obstacles. Thus, people can be trained to be more resilient.” – The Science of Resilience by The Mental Hygiene Project®
By mastering your mind and challenging negative thoughts and perceptions, you can cultivate a more positive and resilient mindset, leading to improved mental well-being and overall life satisfaction.
Ryan Gallik and Michael Stahl
