Negative thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them. Andrew J. Bernstein choosenegativestick Change image and share on social
The truth is that stress doesn't come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about these circumstances. Andrew J. Bernstein boschallengecircumstance Change image and share on social
You might think that shifting your thoughts is as easy as setting your mind to it. But stressful thoughts aren't held in place through choice or will power. They're held in place through perceived truth value. Andrew J. Bernstein choiceeasyhold share on social
If you're successful and stressed out, you're succeeding in spite of your stress, not because of it. Andrew J. Bernstein spitestresssucceed Change image and share on social
Some people are so used to experiencing stress that they don't remember what life was like without it. Andrew J. Bernstein experiencelifepeople Change image and share on social
Stress is never a given. There are people who get divorced amicably. There are people who pack up and move with no emotional toll. There is no stressor 'out there' in the world. We experience stress - or we don't - depending on what we believe. Andrew J. Bernstein amicablydependdivorce share on social
People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement. Andrew J. Bernstein engagementmotivatorpeople Change image and share on social
You can't tell yourself that your stress is produced in your head and feel better. You still need to learn how to create a change. Andrew J. Bernstein changecreatefeel Change image and share on social
Remember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life. Andrew J. Bernstein liferememberstress Change image and share on social
We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there. Andrew J. Bernstein accomplishenjoyobjective Change image and share on social
