Point 4 - What Negative Thoughts Do To Your Brain

Over the years, the human brain has evolved and adapted to  make decisions and thus respond quickly to safety threats. In this  regard, when an individual stresses, worries, or adopts negative  thinking, the human brain is tricked into believing that there is  an immediate threat. Consequently, the fight and flight response  is activated to address the current issue or threat.

Over the years, the human brain has evolved and adapted to  make decisions and thus respond quickly to safety threats. In this  regard, when an individual stresses, worries, or adopts negative  thinking, the human brain is tricked into believing that there is  an immediate threat. Consequently, the fight and flight response  is activated to address the current issue or threat.

The impact of negative thoughts includes effects on memory, the 

brain (amygdala and thalamus) as well as on the hormonal 

system, which control significant aspects involved in the 

discourse of understanding, conceptualizing, and addressing 

challenges. Therefore, the accumulation of negative thoughts 

affects your ability to see, self-esteem, self-confidence, and the 

bravery to address a challenge head-on with the hope that you 

will succeed.

The Link Between Thinking and Actions

According to Psychology Today, “Thoughts may come at whim, 

but actions are curbed by will.” This statement establishes an 

important relationship between thoughts and actions while also 

pointing out the differences that separate the two concepts.