Negative Thinking Stifles Good Health

Let’s do an attitude check. If someone were to follow you around this week, how would they describe you?

1. Gracious or cranky?
2. Complimentary or critical?
3. Encouraging or bitter?

Our attitudes are important to health and success in life. Our lives affect those we have contact with, either positively or negatively. Because emotions and behaviors involve a complex interplay between the heart, the mind, and the body, it benefits us to know how our mind is influenced and how our brain works.
Your body believes every word you say! We do not merely experience anger in our minds, we feel it biologically in our body—our muscles tense and stomachs ache. Understanding ourselves, and other people, is critical to mind change and our overall growth. If we were to look at our brain, we may see a dark abscess caused by the stronghold of anger. The same is true for envy, anxiety, lust, fear, depression, and other emotions.

The Bible says, “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones” (Prov. 14:30). There is a direct correlation between pessimistic, toxic thinking and illness. If we do not have a change of mind, we can actually make ourselves sick! Our body truly speaks our mind.

Even as a Christian, my mind continued to create negative thoughts, which translated into bad feelings and behaviors. Not only was my mind and heart tormented, but so was my physical body. I was diagnosed with lupus, gastritis, and shingles. No question, what you think influences your biological body. Toxic thinking can manifest itself in bodily symptoms such as cancer, diabetes, allergies, to name a few.

Research confirms some of our behaviors actually prevent us from being our best selves. The reasons may be varied, from psychological or biological causes to spiritual warfare, or a combination. We know our brain speaks to our body and vice versa. There is an ongoing symphony of chemicals playing through your body twenty-four hours a day. Our way of thinking affects the functioning of that whole electrical-chemical cycle. When the cycle is upset, all sorts of illnesses and injuries can result, impairing our ability to decipher truth and live a fulfilling life.

Finding the root cause does not excuse bad behavior or lessen the need to seek spiritual or therapeutic help. Rather, it allows us to better understand why we do what we do so we might choose better alternatives.

I will be exploring many of those alternatives in upcoming blogs.

This is an excerpt from the book: Breaking the Cover Girl Mask
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Inspiring Positive Thinking

Well the day has finally come—a new look for Olive Branch Outreach and the release of my latest book, “Breaking the Cover Girl Mask: Toss Out Toxic Thoughts.” Today the press release goes out and I ma praying the women who need this book most (which is most of us), those struggling with ongoing negative thinking, will get a copy sooner than later. Of course, I am trusting in God as he is the only one who can make that happen. I’m merely joining him in his plan—writing and doing things to market the book. God gets the praise and glory for the work!

Here is the press release:

Oregon Author Inspires Positive Thinking in Latest Book
MOLALLA, OR - Many women suffer from low self-esteem, negative thoughts, and depression, perhaps from old wounds and lies they continue to believe. But there's no freedom from these things without total mind renewal, says Oregon author and women's pastor Kimberly Davidson.

In her third book, "Breaking the Cover Girl Mask," Davidson urges women to get rid of the negative-the toxic thinking that's affecting their entire being. Drawing from personal and ministerial experience, Davidson teaches readers how they can confront and heal harmful thought patterns and behaviors, regain control of their lives, and experience personal growth.

Molly Theissen, writer and editor, says, "[The author's] aim to help Christian women readjust their thoughts, emotions, and ambitions in order to set a pace for a healthier lifestyle is truly admirable. [Her] writing style is engaging, and [she has] a great sense of knowing [her] audience."

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from me at www.olivebranchoutreach.com, or the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Pastoral counselor, personal life coach, and founder of Olive Branch Outreach, Davidson received her MA in specialized ministry from Western Seminary and BA in health sciences and nutrition from the University of Iowa. She speaks at church conferences and schools and offers dynamic workshops to reach youth and women with her messages. The author previously released "I'm God's Girl? Why Can't I Feel It?" and "I'm Beautiful? Why Can't I See It?"

For promotional inquiries, please contact Amanda Soderberg, Marketing Representative, at (888) 361-9473 or send an email to asoderberg@tatepublishing.com.