There are many studies that show that our thoughts play an important role in our emotional well-being. If you can alter our thinking and look rationally at difficulties that arise, you can shift from negative or unhelpful thoughts to more positive problem-solving approaches and improve the way you feel.
What we think impacts what we feel
Thoughts and feelings have a profound effect on one another. Thoughts can trigger emotions (worrying about an upcoming job interview may cause fear) and also serve as an appraisal of that emotion (“this isn’t a realistic fear”).
Can we change our thoughts and emotions?
We tend to believe that emotions are just “part of us” and can’t be changed. Research, however, has established that emotions are malleable. If you are aware of your thoughts and emotions, you can choose to change them!
