[header] How to improve mental hygiene [title] Challenge negative thought patterns. [step] The way you perceive the situations that happen in your life can greatly determine your mood and outlook. Thinking about your problems over and over without actually coming up with a solution is called rumination.
[header] How to improve mental hygiene [title] Challenge negative thought patterns. [step] The way you perceive the situations that happen in your life can greatly determine your mood and outlook. Thinking about your problems over and over without actually coming up with a solution is called rumination.
This process can promote feelings of depression and even lead to cardiovascular disease. [substeps] Challenge your negative thought patterns by questioning the validity or certainty of your thought. This is when people continually try to imagine that they are the same person twice. When this happens, think more positively and avoid dwelling on negative thought patterns. It can be a powerful tool to improve mental hygiene. To help with rumination, try to come up with a scheme for attacking negative thought patterns. So, instead of jumping straight into the role of " negative thinker, " challenge yourself by fully addressing the perception that negative thoughts can be okay. [substeps] Don't forget to keep track of the types of thoughts you have.