The Impact of Attitude

on the Brain

Negative Thoughts

  • Slow down brain coordination

  • Make it difficult to process thoughts … or find solutions

  • Hinders creative ability

  • Decreases activity in the cerebellum

  • Impacts the left temporal lobe (fear factor), affecting mood, memory and impulse control

Positive Thoughts

  • Synapses (areas connecting neurons) increase dynamically

  • Increases mental productivity by improving cognition

  • Intensifies ability to pay attention, to focus

  • Improves ability to think and analyze incoming data

  • Improves ability to solve problems quicker and enhance creativity

source