Stress isn’t just about what’s happening around us. It’s about what’s happening inside of us. Every thought we have is communication safety or danger to our brain. In today’s time that is filled with uncertainty and constant noise, many of us are unknowingly fueling our own stress through our toxic thinking.
Let’s explore how certain thought patterns like “Everyone is against me,” “I am alone in this,” “The future is hopeless,” or “There is nothing I can do” are hijacking our nervous system and keep us stuck in our pain cycles. Be rest assured the same brain that learns these patterns can unlearn them too!
Reframing: The Science of Humanizing Stress
Let’s break down how reframing our thoughts literally changes how our brain can re-interpret these signals for safety and connection.
Instead of “Everyone is against me,” try “People are struggling just like me.”
Instead of “I am alone in this,” remind yourself “I am part of a very human experience.”
Instead of “The future is hopeless,” choose “I can create a good life, even if it looks different.”
Instead of “There’s nothing I can do,” think “Small actions from many people create big change.”
Each small shift rewires the brain toward a calmer, more empathic, and hopeful state. This helps to reconnect us to ourselves and others.
From Pain to Possibilities
When we change how we think, we change how we feel. And when we change how we feel, we change how we live.
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