Negative thinking is a problem for the person doing it, even if they don’t see it. It’s also a problem for their friends and family. And if they’re married, it can be a massive problem for their marriage.

But it turns out it’s even worse than all that. A new study found regular negative thinking in later life was linked to cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer’s disease. The specific negative thinking in the study were fretting about the past and worrying about the future.

We all have negative thoughts here and there, and more so when life is difficult or we’re feeling down. But if you struggle with negative thinking regularly, it’s doing bad things to your life, your relationships, and eventually to your mind.

The good news is you can change your negative thinking. Odds are you will need professional help to do it, but it can be done. 

~ Paul – I’m XY, and I’m annoyingly optimist – just ask my wife!

A post worth reading:

Dr. Corey Carlisle | Looking back with grace ◄ Speaking of fretting about your past…

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