How To Think Positive: Be The Gatekeeper To Your Mind, Body And Soul.

Are you looking for inspiring ways to improve your mind, body and soul?

In this blog we'll explore simple and easy ways we can improve our wellbeing in a holistic way, and that can be implemented straight away.

'Stand guard at the door of your mind' - Jim Rohn.

This was my FIRST EVER golden nugget from the amazing Jim Rohn when I started my personal development journey back in 2011, about a year following redundancy, and I still continue to live by it today. The quote simply means to take care with what we choose to digest when reading and listening.

What's incredible is that words we hear, speak or see, have a massive impact on our emotional home whether they are true or not. When we are in a vulnerable situation, we are more susceptible to any negative evidence that supports our current situation. The saying 'having the weight of the world on our shoulders' comes to mind, and a downward spiral is inevitable if we don't choose to fill our mind with empowering tools and techniques to break through.

Filling our minds with empowering material allows us to see different perspectives when forced into challenging situations, meaning we can see more opportunities to pull ourselves out of them when necessary. One intentional way to fuel our minds is through the use of positive affirmations. I've put 32 of my favourite empowering positive affirmations here for you to download and use straight away. (Disclaimer: I only share products that I genuinely believe in. I will receive a small commission from sharing the affirmations should you wish to buy, at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content - thank you!)

In fact...

Research suggests when we hear, speak or see positive words over a long period of time, the frontal lobe of the brain is stimulated, leading to a more motivated proactive approach to life. Over time, and with consistent effort to affirm our intentions, we'll maintain a positive emotional home... cultivating positive thinking on demand. On the other hand, using pain related words can amplify pain levels for someone already in pain, or negative self talk can lead to long term anxiety.

There's no denying bad things are happening in the world for so many people, but could we choose not to feed it to our minds? Could we take a different perspective? Perhaps how we can help to make the world better, or focus on how humanity continues to be the force for good across the globe. I believe light always trumps dark, and we cannot appreciate this light without the dark. It maintains a balance between these two forces in life.

Mindset is a major part of building resilience, but it's not just about staying in our heads.

For example, surrounding ourselves with people who make us happy feeds the soul - being with the people who love us, and friends with whom we can have empowering conversations that inspire us to grow. Mentors support our desired transformation by fueling our mind, body and soul. We all need to have a circle of people who we can trust who want the best for us, understand us without judgement, and offer us opportunities for holistic growth with love - a safe home to come back to.

Other strategies could include grounding techniques such as meditation and sound baths. I find these don't just calm the mind, but they also have a massive impact on shifting our energy for the better. If you're skeptical about meditation, or struggle to sit in silence, I recommend you try one of the many guided meditations on YouTube. That being said, some people find exercise can produce the same effects as calm meditation, so prefer to be moving whilst focusing on their intentions. It's a great idea to play around with different ways that work for you, and create a 'tool kit' of strategies that you can use at any time. In addition to the above, let's not forget a humble hobby. Hobbies bring us real joy and peace, often creating a space for growth away from our busy lives and offering therapeutic recharge.

All of the above strategies are vital self care, they are not selfish. We are all worthy of taking essential time out - being the gatekeeper and standing guard to our mind, body and soul.

Just a quick note about taking care of the body...

There's been extensive research into how feeding and moving the body healthily has a massive positive impact on the mind. Eating nutritious wholefoods, and doing exercise that you enjoy is essential for our body's maintenance. Let's be honest... it's the only house we have in our lifetime, so we need to look after it. I use a fantastic range of certified organic wholefood supplements to support my diet, as the modern diet is not great. Plus, kids hate eating fruit and veg, and these supplements are great to blend with their favourite foods too! The Superfoods Plus has really supported my Psoriasis journey, as well as my Ceoliac Disease journey, and the certified organic protein powders have helped me to maintain my weight when needed. (Disclaimer: I only share products that I genuinely believe in. I will receive a small commission from sharing the supplements should you wish to buy, at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me continue to create free content - thank you!)

Investing in ourselves is essential, whichever way we choose to empower our mind, body, and soul. If you find it difficult to allow yourself permission to experience self love, I invite you to book a free 30min Discovery Call today. It's the first step in changing that narrative. We'll have a chat about your goals, and learn how we can work together. I'll share what coaching options are available - there's no obligation to continue.

Ask yourself... what has showing yourself no self love cost you already? What will it cost you if you don't act now? Or just go ahead and get stuck into creating your own self care routine from the inspiration above.

I invite you to make today your day one.

Ultimately, we can all stand guard to our mind, body and soul. The fact is there's light and dark in all of us. We can fuel our empowering light, or feed our destructive darkness. The choice is ours.

What's your number 1 strategy that positively fuels your mind, body and soul? Please share in the comments so we can learn from each other!