article thumbnail

Managing Stress: The Power of Mindfulness and Gratitude

Love & Life Toolbox

I’ve found the work of Shauna Shapiro, PhD and Rick Hanson, PhD to be a treasure trove of insights on how to do just this, by integrating mindfulness and gratitude practices. Hanson highlights the brain’s negativity bias, its tendency to focus on threats and negative events.

article thumbnail

How to Stop Being Stuck in OCD Thought Loops

Zencare

Understand Your Triggers: Reflect on the situations or events that provoke obsessive thought loops. Gratitude Practice : Focus on things you are thankful for to redirect your mind from the cycle of obsessive thoughts. Writing in a journal or diary can help you identify patterns and triggers.