How Your Thoughts Shape Your Health and Life

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I remember a time when I felt stuck. My body was tired, my mind overwhelmed, and no matter how hard I tried to “think positive,” I couldn’t seem to make the lasting changes I so desperately needed. Maybe you’ve felt that way too—knowing that something needs to change but unsure where to start.

Then I discovered something that changed everything: the power of my thinking habits. Most of us believe our struggles with health—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—are rooted in our actions. If I just eat healthier, exercise more, or push myself harder, then I’ll feel better. But what if the real key to transformation starts not with what we do, but with how we think?

That’s the foundation of Habit Finder Health, created by Dave Blanchard. Dave has spent years studying how our thinking habits shape our behaviors. Using Nobel Prize-nominated science, he’s identified 18 specific habits of thought—some that support us, and some that sabotage us. And let me tell you, when I first saw my own results, I realized I had been getting in my own way more than I ever imagined!

The Truth About Healthy Thoughts

The Bible tells us in Romans 12:2 (NLT), “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” 

Notice it doesn’t say, “by changing your habits” or “by working harder.” No, real transformation begins in our minds.

Here are three healthy thinking principles I’ve learned from Dave’s insights:

1. Your Thoughts Either Serve You or Sabotage You

Have you ever noticed how one small thought can completely shift your day? Maybe you wake up and think, I’ll never lose weight. I always fail. That single thought becomes the lens through which you see everything—so when you face a challenge, you assume failure instead of finding a way forward.

But what if you changed the thought? Instead of I always fail, what if you told yourself, I am learning. I am growing. Each step matters. Suddenly, setbacks become learning opportunities, and you start to see progress instead of defeat.

2. Awareness is the First Step to Freedom

Most of us don’t even realize the negative patterns running through our minds. We wake up stressed, rush through the day feeling behind, and fall into bed exhausted—never stopping to ask, What am I thinking?

That’s why tools like Habit Finder Health are so powerful. They don’t just measure behavior; they measure thought patterns—so you can clearly see what’s working for you and what’s holding you back. Once you’re aware of your self-sabotaging thoughts, you can replace them with truth.

3. Intentional Creation Leads to Lasting Change

One of Dave’s core messages is that we must stay in creation—actively shaping our lives instead of simply reacting to circumstances. So often, we let life happen to us instead of realizing we have the ability to create something different.

Healthy thinking means asking:
✅ What do I want my health to look like?
✅ How do I want to feel emotionally, spiritually, and physically?
✅ What small steps can I take today to create that reality?

Change doesn’t happen overnight. But when we learn to think differently, we begin to live differently—and that’s when transformation takes root.

Take the First Step Toward Healthy Thoughts

If you’re ready to break free from negative thought patterns and discover the thinking habits that are shaping your life, I encourage you to take the Habit Finder Health Assessment. It’s not just another personality test—it’s a life-changing tool that reveals the ways your thoughts are influencing your health, decisions, and relationships.

Click here to take the free assessment!

I truly believe that healthy thinking is the key to lasting health—body, mind, and spirit. And the best part? With God’s help, you can transform your thoughts and your life.

You are not stuck.
You are not a failure.
You are a creator, designed by God for growth, joy, and purpose.

So today, let’s start with one thought:
💡 I am capable of change. And I’m ready to take the first step.

Are you with me? Let’s do this together.

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