Positive thinking is a way of thinking that positively affects the lives of people who do not give up in the face of negativities and believe that there are good things that can be done under all circumstances. It is an important issue because today the medical world also embraces the power of positive thinking in the healing process of diseases. The effect on the brain is also explained as follows.

Negative, fearful thoughts trigger stress reactions in people, while positive thoughts affect relaxation and transition to physiological balance, that is, homeostasis*. And this state of balance provides the physiological and emotional stability within the body. During this state of balance under the control of the parasympathetic nervous system, energy accumulation and cell regeneration take place.

*Homeostasis: It is keeping the internal environment of the organism constant with the help of regulatory systems for the continuation of life.

In other words, the body rejuvenates. Thus, an increase in resistance against diseases is provided. As is known, the negative effect of stress on the immune system has been supported by many studies. However, the feeling of relaxation that comes with positive thoughts is of great importance in combating stress. The usefulness of positive thoughts in the treatment of diseases is explained by this interaction with the immune system.

*Relationship: The mutual interest in different structures, features and events of the organism.

Positive thinking also has a triggering effect on motivation. A person who feels the necessary energy and power to start and complete any work, clings to his goals more tightly. A person who believes that he will succeed when he works will work harder than a pessimist, so his performance will increase. Therefore, work or school success can also increase. As a result, positive thinking is of great importance in many issues, especially in health.

Recently, affirmation methods and affirmative people have also increased in your environment. It showed me too. It seemed a bit of a schizophrenic situation to me at first, but the people who did it say that it really has an effect. When you learn about its effects, people stop and think. So are you affirming? Do you plan to do it after this content?