Positive Thinking vs. Accurate Thinking

Dr. Amen doesn’t really believe in positive thinking - he believes in accurate and rational thinking with a positive spin. Thoughts create feelings, feelings create behavior and your behavior creates the outcome. #brainhealth
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[@catcolb11]

Yes! "Accurate thinking with a positive spin" ... not just everything is fine, when it's not. I'm not ok right now, but I will be.

[@robynalvin2849]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@paulh3973]

Thank you for this comment. Exactly what I needed.

[@user-yo7ff4oh6j]

Bring your thoughts captive to Jesus Christ.

[@noemasteich]

​@@user-yo7ff4oh6jhow does one do this?

[@eggbenedict-gt7mw]

Just accurate thinking

[@HealthyLiving212]

Do something good for yourself every day, don’t complain too much, don’t criticize others or judge, observe and stay neutral always. Stay active, walk, read deeply, eat clean… Practice, practice, practice it daily.

[@user-yo7ff4oh6j]

And start your day with God's Word and prayer. We belong to Him.

[@joereyes1893]

Thats some really good advice thank you

[@LaurenAshleyVideos]

I needed to hear that at this exact moment. Thank you.

[@proanimaluver6487]

Never got into it except when i went to the pen , i saw a small paragraph about the power of positive thinking. So i tried it. It was hard because all my thoughts were negative from abuse. Even tho i didnt believe it, i still said something positive. It helped me. Thats all i did...was say something positive after saying something negative . I made it a habbit. It DID make a difference

[@kg2096]

Thank you. The whole "positive thinking" trope has been a thorn in my side for years. I've thought for a long time that accuracy is often sacrificed for "positive thinking", which at that point it becomes a practice that reinforces a delusion. Accurate thinking with a positive spin is a much more constructive approach. ❤

[@reflax6009]

Yes positive accentuation

[@EughhBrothereughh]

I dont understand wtf is an accurate thinking

[@umchileanywaysso]

​@@EughhBrothereughhevaluate the negative path and the helpful (positive) path. Choose the helpful path .

[@Aga-xu2qc]

Even some dose of anger can be constructive. When someone crticize you, you can rebuild it to energy for the change to show that he/she will be wrong when you will be better person.

[@sfree322]

@@EughhBrothereughh It is accepting your current reality while at the same time realizing and focusing on the potential for the situation to change and improve as a result of your efforts to change what you can about the way you think about it.

[@lorinichols5470]

As a therapist, I spend a lot of time with accurate thinking. I hope more people learn this.

[@debbysimon120]

I love this doctor! Thank God we have access to educated people in the realm of mental health❤

[@beedee9236]

He is calm and offers good advice

[@alexserounian2470]

I'm so glad yo do all these videos ❤

[@Violet_Moone13]

So so true. It takes daily dedication to change the negative neural pathways, journaling can help a lot! Also getting outside & just walking, moving your body helps move you out of the negative thought patterns. I like what Dr amen says about ANTS- automatic Negative Thoughts. Don’t believe everything you think, but don’t suppress them either. Find healthy ways to reframe it. Negative thinking is actually addictive but it can get better!

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Right On! Thank you, Dr.👍

[@24HourDiva]

You always come through 💗 accurate thinking. Amen!

[@user-fc6yp1xq1i]

Love this guy. I’ve watched three shorts and I’m hooked.

[@user-we3ch4yj6s]

I agree! Practical thinking coupled with realistic achievable goals that will minimise risk of failure and slowly increase the cycle of success leading to more positivity in general!

[@jaybee4757]

THIS IS WHY DOC IS THE GOAT!

[@marykellerzacks9110]

Thanks Doc. We all are struggling at times.

[@claires8735]

Last night I spilled salt all over the stove and the kitchen floor when I knocked the container over. Then I just calmly cleaned it up. As I was thinking about it this morning, I realized that that was a minor miracle. Instead of castigating myself and deciding I was a terrible person or asking God why I'm "so stupid" like I used to do, I just cleaned it up because silly, inconvenient things happen at times. 🙂 P.S. I now know that I'm not stupid.

[@courtneyfink5880]

Recently my husband dropped olive oil after taking it down from a shelf. It shattered and the oil went everywhere. It also caused our glass spoon rest to fall and break. He was beating himself up over it. In the past I have gotten upset over myself or my husband breaking something, spilling something, ect. This time I calmly helped him clean it up while reassuring him that it was ok and that I was just glad he didn’t get cut by the glass.

[@catherines107]

I do this often.

[@oklahomaisok]

@@courtneyfink5880 It’s good to treat children this way too because they internalize criticism and it replays in their minds. If they break a glass instead of telling them to be more careful first tell them not to move or they’ll get cut and tell them you don’t want that.

[@user-dj5yg8qk2r]

Meditate on those things that are true, just, pure, noble, lovely, praiseworthy, virtuous and of a good report.

[@stephenpaoli1243]

Brain health very important doc.

[@stephenpaoli1243]

I got you amen on board 💪

[@tamasrobby6872]

Dr. Amen makes so much sense. Thank you.

[@Maggie-zw9jq]

Dr.Amen your speeches are so down to earth that noone can doubt 🧠. Thank you 🙏!

[@isaacwani9477]

Ever since I started following you, my thoughts are never the same. Your such an incredible Dr. Thanks such much

[@willaminaviolet]

This guy is awesome. Totally respect him and his vast knowledge of brain health.

[@johnjacoLMSW]

Brilliantly explained. As a therapist, I do this exact thing with my pts. Practice the Attitude of Gratitude (AOG) can help flip the switch.

[@purpletam5900]

I first watched you years ago when your videos and books were being promoted on public TV. I learned many new interesting things about the brain. I like listening to you today because you aren't a threat of judgement, meaning, I can get some helpful information without going through formal analysis, etc. I still like the fact that you believe in accessing common sense and healthy solutions before considering drugs, which many doctors like to prescribe. If everyone gets their nutrition straight, they're much less likely to have problems, physical or mental. I can't afford the brain scan, but I certainly approve the idea. Thanks for all you do.

[@user-ht4hk3rp2i]

I'm a fan of GRATITUDE

[@veronical3135]

So I was right the whole time, in the early 90's I was in my teen years. Went abroad and many attacked me with the positive toxicity. Hated it, it was like ignore the problem but force yourself to be happy instead. It was something forced which made me feel like I was in the twilight zone.

[@sukilah1616]

Accurate thinking with a positive outlook ❤

[@liammonaghan2260]

Wish they spoke like this in the uk maybe people’s lives will be a lil better

[@nadettefadio8920]

Thanks, this is very very very helpful .🙏

[@eagleschic4926]

Accurate thinking. Got it🤓

[@thebrilliantmrpedro]

Wow that’s awesome!! I instantly felt better when I heard this. Accurate thinking with a positive spin. Each and every one of us are different and differently made. I believe that in general, positive thinking works but it’s too general in the first place. One must customize the thinking patterns that will help us change for the better. Sometimes, it’s easier said than done.

[@ViperStruck1]

Thank you for helping people 🙏

[@TakeBackYourMind997]

If you want to change a behaviour, look at the feeling that catalysed that behaviour and the thoughts that catalysed that feeling. By digging to the root of the problem you can solve it on the deepest level.

[@realmstupid-on8df]

Accurate thinking with a positive spin and radical acceptance is good to combine. You get to cope with cappy situations and not try to lie to yourself about something bad happening to you somehow being all roses and sunshine.

[@lu5677]

Thank you, Dr. Amen! 😊

[@agnesvanspronsen1985]

This is so good! What a great explanation! Thanks so Much!

[@pamelahaddock1618]

The founder of a biblical research center that I met in the mid-80's told us something similar. When you change the way you think you are tracing over carbon lines in the brain. It takes hundreds of tracing to build a new path. But only 1 negative to return to the old path. It is a constant effort to change or renew your thinking. But it is very possible to do. Thank you for sharing your version of this because I am in a spot where I needed to hear it.

[@barbs1298]

Amen to that. All this emphasis on power of positive thinking can be toxic! It's not reality.

[@moonhunter9993]

Yes, the TRUTH will set you free. A bit of optimism helps, sometimes giving someone or circumstances "the benwfit of the doubt" helps but denial or distortion only causes dysfunction.

[@srisamornkiczurczak2229]

My Dad taught me since I was young “never get angry in the morning it will ruin your day”

[@DeeMeg-gg2bn]

Thank you for your work!! Dr. Amen could you give an example???

[@renemedina5251]

Thank you doc🙏🏼

[@gavinogarcia1590]

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[@MultiNazilla]

This very process takes place when the word of God TRUTH SETS IN and truth sets in through exposure. I repeatedly read and studied Gods word and played audios of it during daily chores and car rides and it became a filter that purified my thoughts which as the Doctor says here affected my emotions to the point that joy replaced a hollow sense an empty loneliness and depression. Depression never came back. The filter is strong and everlasting guarding my thoughts feelings and behavior. It's miraculous.

[@carpathianken]

That's marvellous. What better than to replace the void of depression & negative darkness than with God's word. It seems inevitable that the consequence of that would be beneficial emotions that well out of your subconscious that empower & bolster your being

[@justdawndb]

It is miraculous ❤️

[@salmagodessa8719]

EXACTLY BE REALISTIC ❤

[@Scarlethara100]

Feelings create thoughts!

[@user-yc1ig2cz3h]

I listened to this so many times and then I wrote it down.

[@widyakhrisantimontoliang8684]

Positive affirmations should help to have a HEALTHY self esteem. Not HIGH not LOW, but OBJECTIVE. So "HIGH" positive affirmations like "I'm great, I'm rich, I'm prosper" creates a sense of inflated ego instead of healthy self esteem. So does "I'm bad, I'm poor" create LOW self esteem. Instead, healthy affirmation should be "I am me, I have strength, I have weakness, I am human, I am good enough" so it can help us to be objective about ourselves

[@kimberlystoodley4554]

You are the BEST!!!

[@ed6126]

Wow love how easily it was explained !

[@ngboonchan9091]

*Dear Dr.Daniel this guiding pathway* Has Doc so deserving of viewers' Honouring Doc that noble paving, liken to a lamp clustering light into day as well all thru' late evenings!

[@evelynbonner3908]

Love this strategy!

[@nickposh2557]

Well explained both opinions and facts.

[@15Asy]

Tricking the brain into thinking positively delulu is such an underestimated power to conquering short term struggles/problems like getting through a tough day etc. For long term, some more work is necessary.

[@irangles9128]

Thank you so much. Never think that way. My whole life being so negative. I feel so anxious most of the time.

[@angellee9307]

Solitude spokesperson!

[@TheDickeroo]

The only thing that I would add is that we need to deprogram ourselves from old Pavlovian Patterns. They determine our choices and must be broken in order to make better choices. I broke three different codes which transformed my life. The first is Relationships. The second is getting free of repressed anger. And the third is to stop doing dangerous actions. We are all programmed from the moment of conception and right up to the present with what we experience in life. Freedom is breaking free from old patterns of conditioning. Creating new choices changes the game.

[@LoveDylan99]

I always use ANTs❤❤ thank you

[@debramonzyk4925]

I really respect you, thanks Dr. Amen!

[@breadmonkeys]

Absolutely! I hope this helps people who are in bad places but it's easier said then done. I needed a catalyst to change my thought patterns, and that catalyst was a change in my environment. I'm naturally very pessimistic and cynical, and I still am, but I'm good at finding the bright side now.

[@lizzieschuch2800]

Love how in the Psalms it shows the importance of pouring out your heart in prayer to YHWH - w/ accurate admittance of bad situations or being in chastisement but having faith/trust in His mercy & that He will deal bountifully with those seek Him. Even if I die young from illness I have heaven to look forward to BC Jesus paying my fine for my crimes at the cross. Things might be bad right now, but God is still good!

[@manyBlessings2all]

Yes there's a fine line between 'positive thinking' & what I've come to recognise as 'magical thinking' which is also inaccurate because I personally believe that magic exists & is possible, but it implies a lack of practical steps & consistent application... which seems to be needed for effective manifestation and creating helpful habits. "Accurate thinking with a positive spin" does seem an excellent goal.

[@julieberkowitz2750]

Reality is the main thing. Truth

[@MatthewHOwens]

Objectivity with a spin on positivity!

[@tracycolvin7789]

This man, whose last name is Amen, runs Amen clinics. Hannah Brown has used him and praises Him! I subscribed, and now get emails. He and the subjects he covers, has been so helpful to me!❤️

[@lovelyangel743]

Thank you.

[@annettefowler4704]

Thank you so much ❤

[@itszoot89]

This reminds me of a book I read called soundtracks. What you think is what you do and become.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

I've been tinkering with this exact order/sequence of things for a wbile now, very cool confirmation.

[@joywimer4281]

Very, very 😮😢🎉 awesome 👍 to hear and heed

[@staciemorelli384]

I appreciate this I’m struggling right now

[@niloukashfi6096]

I am accurate thinker I gave I give myself my successes

[@lgd4247]

Well said!

[@ingridhemphill308]

Dr. Amen, I am thankful for you !

[@lindaredforth3899]

Excellent 🙏

[@royalistkellyjones5560]

Well said ❤

[@joebustos6413]

There is a saying "it is what it is" now find a solution. When a person stews on their woes they give themselves permission to give up. Stay strong and find the solution.

[@liliaferguson7573]

Thanx Doctor.

[@ghijoanne]

Thank you! God bless you

[@varshakitchen9247]

Thanks ❤

[@elainenagano2735]

I wish I could see him!

[@andrewandrews7427]

FEELINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON MORE THAN THOUGHTS!

[@manwithblackdog254]

Okay, I get that. I have a c5-6 compression and all the joys that brings. Both AC’s are injured and painful. I have a sternoclavicular posterior dislocation and healed fracture. I live a life of pain, it’s like rolling in wasps everyday. How do I use these techniques to change that mind pattern. As the nerves are compressed and only sending signals. The body is a healing machine yet hear I am 8.5 years on and not healed yet? Is it my lack of good thinking? As I meditate, I visualise and I really believe the power of mind to do almost everything. The sternoclavicular joint dislocation caused multiple embolic strokes and yeah, I have that on top Of it all. 😂 Call me lucky as I’m still alive 🎉

[@amygerstle2037]

❤ thank you

[@joywimer4281]

BRAVO 👏

[@erica679]

Love this ❤

[@Msnola648]

I like You Doc😊❤❤❤

[@miap6844]

Thank you. I feel like I’m already stuck in the negative. I needed this video today as a reminder to change these thought patterns.

[@judymiller5154]

Example: you're not "stuck". You have noticed a bad habit and now you are replacing it with a good habit. God bless

[@miap6844]

@@judymiller5154 Good point. Thank you!

[@lucyPinkHardHat]

Thank you

[@leonvanlith3128]

Thanks.

[@danasmith2247]

Emotions follow actions

[@jansmolowsky5799]

WISDOM 🤔THANK YOU, Doctor A for sharing it with us. BLESSING 🌻

[@faithm9284]

It's a process of renewing your mind!

[@Kinjo7]

I rate this guy

[@angelaraycroft233]

❤ love this

[@fumarate1]

i believe in both.

[@helenalopes7191]

Thanks

[@lisalinnae9844]

Thank u.

[@jamesharris184]

He's absolutely right. The Greek stoics thought along the same lines. Ryan holiday has a book out the obstacle is the way I highly highly recommend it.

[@juliedelling8723]

Yes!

[@therealtruth9823]

Feelings aka emotions, energy in motion create thoughts.

[@markusmarkus7590]

Hi,ty ❤