I Think A Lot, I Know You Do Too: Might As Well Make Them Good Thoughts & Positive Thinking

If you can't tell by now, I have a lot of thoughts. I am a deep thinker. I love deep conversations. I love connection. I do overthink, I believe many people do, whether they admit it or not. Overthinking, as a whole, is not healthy, but what comes from overthinking is the ability to cultivate imagination, usually associated with negative context, but alas, we must be able to discover the pieces of weakness that can be turned into strengths. This is where the power of our mind lives, our ability to rewrite the over 90% of negative neural pathways into positive neural pathways. The moment + is 51% and - is 49%, your life will change. Now it is a daily practice to maintain a healthy mindset, but the more you do it, the easier it gets, muscle memory if you will.

The mindset game is one of the toughest, if not the toughest, game you will ever play. I have zero facts or evidence to back this statement up, but because we are human, I am very, very, very certain in that statement. Sure, I could go to grad school and get a Phd and then do a bunch of research too, which would be AMAZING, but I can also be observant. Not in judgment, let's be clear, observation, open-mindedness, careful curiosity. And from this observation, we know good thoughts and positive thinking actually happen on a biological, neurological basis.

Make Them Good Thoughts

By practicing careful curiosity, we allow ourselves the space to explore our thoughts without judgment, understanding that even our negative thinking patterns have the potential to teach us something valuable. Every negative thought is a signal, a clue, showing us areas in our lives that may need healing, growth, or simply a new perspective. These signals are not something to be ignored or swept under the rug, but to be examined with compassion and awareness.

I once thought I would be a neurosurgeon. But for now, I enjoy the deep thoughts making up the mind more than the brain.

In this exploration, we can begin to turn negativity into positivity—not by suppressing negative thoughts or pretending they don’t exist, but by transforming how we respond to them. When a negative thought surfaces, instead of allowing it to spiral into anxiety or doubt, ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?" or "What opportunity is hidden within this challenge?" The shift from seeing negativity as an obstacle to viewing it as an opportunity for growth is an essential part of cultivating deep thinking for good.

What opportunity is hidden in this apparent setback?

One powerful method to help with this transformation is reframing. Reframing is the art of looking at a situation, experience, or thought from a different angle. For instance, if you think, "I'm not good enough," instead, reframe it to, "I'm not there yet, but I am constantly growing." This simple shift in language can begin to change the way your mind interprets experiences and challenges, turning them into stepping stones rather than barriers.

But this isn’t a one-time fix; it's a process. It's the practice of consistently choosing to think in a way that nurtures growth, creativity, and optimism. Much like building any muscle, the more you practice it, the more natural it becomes. And as you rewire your neural pathways from negative to positive, you start to notice a subtle yet powerful shift in your life. It may start small, with a moment of calm in the face of stress, or a flicker of hope when things feel uncertain. Over time, these moments accumulate, forming a mindset that naturally gravitates toward positivity, clarity, and abundance.

This Is Not Toxic Positive Thinking, This is Actually Rewiring Your Brain with Good Thoughts

Another practice to cultivate deeper thinking and positivity is mindfulness. Mindfulness allows us to observe our thoughts without getting consumed by them. It creates the space to pause and reflect before reacting. This moment of awareness gives us the power to choose how we respond to our thoughts—whether to lean into fear and negativity or to shift toward a more positive, productive outlook. The more you practice mindfulness, the more you'll find yourself in control of your mindset, able to navigate both the positive and negative moments of life with greater ease.

At the heart of all of this is the simple yet profound realization that our thoughts are not inherently who we are. We are not defined by our overthinking or our negative tendencies. Instead, we have the ability to redefine our relationship with our thoughts and, in doing so, transform our experiences.

Turning negativity into positivity doesn’t mean eliminating negative thoughts altogether. It means learning to approach them with a sense of curiosity, kindness, and a desire to learn and grow. It means building a mental habit of asking, "How can this thought, this experience, help me become the best version of myself?" The more you ask this question, the more you'll find that deep thinking becomes not just a source of personal insight, but a powerful tool for cultivating good in every area of your life.

Let's Review How to Make Them Good Thoughts:

Reframing is

looking at a situation, experience, or thought from a different angle. Reframing requires daily practice.

Mindfulness allows

us to observe our thoughts without getting consumed by them.

Awareness requests

us to really understand our perspective and be honest enough with ourself to make changes. It empowers us to choose our thought carefully, removing the harmful ones.

Compassion makes

us a whole human being. It provides us the opportunity to be kind to ourselves as we are developing as imperfect beings.

So, let’s embrace our deep thinking. Let’s embrace the complexity of our minds, knowing that every thought—good or bad—has the potential to lead us closer to the life we want to create. By practicing mindfulness, reframing, and cultivating self-compassion, we can rewrite our negative neural pathways and start to live a life that is not just defined by what happens to us, but by how we choose to respond. And in that, we discover the true power of our minds: the power to create a positive, abundant, and meaningful life, one thought at a time.

Thank you for understanding,

xx

Nani

P.S. The Power of Positive Thinking is a good read.

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