It's the Thought That Counts Quotes

“It is a neuropeptide called endorphin, a natural opiate that also gives you a high. This is why athletes can become addicted to exercise, because endorphins are produced during intense activity. The high produced can be comparable to that of other addictive opiates.”
― David R. Hamilton, It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works

“A 2006 report described a study where children with ADHD were taught meditation (a form known as Transcendental Meditation). The scientists found that through the practice of sitting with their eyes closed and focusing on a particular word for 10 minutes twice a day, the children experienced about a 50 percent reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression; and many of them reported that they consistently felt calmer.”
― David Hamilton, It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works

“Some people use daily affirmations to keep their minds positive. For example, a well-known affirmation created by French psychotherapist Emile Coué reads: “Every day in every way I am getting better and better.” Studies have revealed that such positive affirmations are enough to strengthen the immune system.”
― David Hamilton, It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works

“In the study, 12 people were asked to think “appreciation” and another 12 were asked to think “anger.” Meanwhile, scientists monitored their hearts. After performing computer analysis on the heartbeats, the scientists discovered that the hearts of the people thinking “appreciation” had been beating more smoothly and regularly — called “internal coherence” — than the hearts of the people who were thinking “anger.” And this type of coherence has a residual effect on the rest of the body.”
― David Hamilton, It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works