Week 4 Review: Mindset

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One item from the class announcement for February 11 that caught my attention was advice about mindset. I think this caught my attention because of how often we forget the truth of it. You always have yourself to talk to, and your own mind isn't going to stop itself. It is so easy to become critical of yourself or to constantly think negative thoughts. But soon, you accept the critiques as being indicative of yourself, and that's when self-confidence, self-image, and mental health begin to decline. Negative thoughts breed negative perspectives. But if you can remember to be kind to yourself, you can create a positive self-image. Dr. Gottman says healthy relationships need 5 positive comments for every negative one. If a relationship needs this ratio, then surely your internal thoughts needs this too.