Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 220 — 3 Nightly Questions to Ask Yourself to Build Emotional Intelligence, Boost Mental Strength, and Quiet Your Brain Before You Go to Sleep
Jun 13, 2025
Struggling with racing thoughts at night? Discover how three simple nightly questions can transform your mindset and enhance emotional intelligence. Explore the GHI Method, focusing on gratitude, hope, and inner strength, to bolster resilience and calm anxiety. Personal stories illustrate the profound impact of this routine on mental health. Learn how to incorporate these reflections into your daily habits for lasting benefits, making it easier to drift off to sleep with a sense of peace and positivity.
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Use GHI Nightly Reflection
- Practice GHI by asking yourself three questions each night about gratitude, hope, and inner strength.
- This quick reflection can calm your mind and build mental resilience effectively.
Negativity Bias and Rewiring
- Our brains have a negativity bias that makes us focus on what's wrong more than what's right.
- Practicing gratitude, hope, and recognizing inner strength can rewire the brain toward positivity.
Science Behind GHI Benefits
- Practicing gratitude activates brain reward centers and increases feel-good neurotransmitters.
- Recognizing mental strength reinforces your brain's belief in your capability to handle challenges.
