If you have a difficult time telling yourself that you are a great person and believing it, you may be because of a lack of activity in your frontal lobes, according to a recent study from the University of Texas at Austin.
Not only may this explain why some people will never think highly of themselves, it can also lead to more explanations why some people suffer from stress disorders such as anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. Together with these findings and what we already know about the neurotransmitters of the brain, we are finally figuring out why people think the way they do and then, of course, act according to those thoughts.
What to Do with This Information
This new information about the frontal lobes and self esteem, you can now put your mind to rest when you wonder why you don’t have as much confidence in yourself as you hope. However, it doesn’t mean that you should do anything to help yourself. You can change your views of yourself even with this lack of activity in your frontal lobes. Whenever you find yourself giving yourself a difficult time about something, tell yourself to STOP. Say positive affirmations (even if you don’t believe it) and list some of the things you love about yourself and what others love about you. If you can’t come with much, turn to a loved one and ask. Receiving positive feedback can do wonders for your self-esteem and help combat some of the biological reasons for your thoughts.
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Health, Stress