A Positive Impact - Your Thinking Indigestion and Acid Reflux

Most people dismiss the power of positive thinking as something that only the most deluded people believe in. The mind is a powerful tool and has incredible control over and effect on the body. Positive thinking used in the right way and at the right time can have huge benefits for people suffering from a great many different medical conditions. Acid reflux is no different in this regard.

There are 9 individual steps in using positive thinking for yourself.

1. Clearly define a goal and purpose. In your case this will be acid reflux and the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Never, ever have more than one goal or purpose - it will only confuse matters for you. Choose a single goal and stick to it.

2. Take a step back from the situation you are in and tell yourself what you need to do. Using a gentle and confident tone tell yourself what you need to do to reach your goal.

3. Give yourself advice in a way that you would give advice to a friend. Reassure yourself and use common sense. Always follow your own best advice yourself.

4. Have belief in yourself and give yourself encouragement. Do not become overly enthusiastic when doing so. Remain calm and sincere when encouraging yourself.

5. Provide yourself with reasons for reaching your goals. Always keep the reasons why you need to overcome specific obstacles in the front of your mind. Remind yourself of past successes so that you know you are making progress. Remind yourself of your own strengths. Strong and positive reasons will be enough to keep you motivated and give you the strength and determination to reach the goal you have set yourself.

6. Aim for your favorite positive emotion. Be positive, cheerful and enthusiastic. Having a loving attitude is one of the best to have as it can have the most positive effect on you. Determination is another great emotion to use. This will keep you moving forward even when you find yourself struggling.

7. Practice anti-negativity each day. This simply means to do what you can to get rid of the negative, self-defeating thinking going on in your head. Attack these negative thoughts with all your strength so that you can find a neutral ground to make further progress from.

8. Keep the sentences and phrases you use short and simple. Make sure they are directed at a specific action or bearing.

9. Repeat what works. As you develop positive thinking skills you will notice that you use certain processes or activities more than others. Use them often and use them well.

Does the power of positive thinking actually work? Some say it has no power at all but how can you know without trying? Use the power of your mind to try and overcome acid reflux and indigestion - what have you got to lose?

Passionate about helping others Jill Seimer reports on healthy lifestyle at RefluxLife.com Recently publishing Acid Reflux in Children she shares her views on dealing with infant acid reflux.