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The SODA technique, often used by cognitive behavioral therapists, is a way to consciously reframe a situation. It’s especially useful when your thinking patterns are stuck on repeat and you need to hit pause so you can take a step back and assess what’s going on. I originally learned this technique when I took a course with integrative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, and I have found it helpful for both myself and my patients. I highly recommend this as your first step in cultivating a health mindset.

 Stop refers to our ability to gain control over our thoughts. Be the mind that does the thinking.

 Observe refers to metacognition, your mind witnessing your thoughts and emotions as a third party without judgment or action.

 Detach means to abandon negative, automatic, fear-based pathways once you recognize them.

 Affirm means to create another, positive thought so it can replace the automatic negative thought.

When trauma interferes in our lives, we have the power to become stronger and better. We need to understand how to do that, use the right tools, and seek support. As a physician, I urge you to consciously and objectively evaluate your mindset. If you are inclined to sit back and let someone fix you, acknowledge that. But to heal, you will need to cultivate a health mindset. Learn to take responsibility. Research, participate, and contribute to creating ways to fix the problem. Believe that you can help fix the situation. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, developing a health mindset is possible.

TRY THESE ADDITIONAL STEPS to master your health mindset.