thoughts, evoking the same reactions. Negative cycles of thoughts and feelings lead to stress, feelings of loss of control, anxiety and worry. Situations may seem bigger or worse than they really are. Thinking becomes focused on the failures in life. Sustained negative attitudes over a period of time are often reflected in the body in the form of stress symptoms, muscle tension or the weakening of the immune system, which may cause or hasten the onset of physical illness. Positive thought cycles lead to feelings of inner confidence, being in control, calmness an