The Three Ps: The Power of Positivity and the Science Behind It
Sometimes, life feels overwhelming.
It’s easy to get stuck in a loop of stress, overthinking, or just feeling low.
But something as simple as one small step, one kind moment, or one gentle thought — can begin to shift things.
This is where the Three Ps come in:
Positive actions. Positive interactions. Positive thinking.
These aren’t about pretending to feel fine. They’re about giving your brain and body small, consistent nudges toward safety, calm, and connection.
And here’s the powerful part, these moments don’t just feel good emotionally. They change your chemistry. They reduce stress hormones like cortisol, and increase feel-good chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, helping bring you back into balance.
Let’s explore how it all works.
Positive Actions: Moving Gently into Strength
Positive actions are small, doable things that help you feel more in control of your day.
That could mean going for a short walk, washing your hair, stretching in the sunshine, or writing one sentence in a journal.
These actions activate your body and send signals to your brain that say,
“I’m taking care of myself. I’m moving forward.”
Even tiny steps help release dopamine, your brain’s reward chemical, which boosts motivation and mood.
They also help reduce cortisol, the stress hormone that can make everything feel foggy and heavy.
This is how small things begin to feel like big wins - because they are.
Positive Interactions: The Healing Power of Connection
We’re wired to connect. When we feel supported, seen, or simply safe with another person, our body calms.
It could be a text from someone who gets you, a shared laugh, or even a quiet moment sitting beside someone without needing to say a word.
These interactions increase oxytocin - the “connection” or “bonding” hormone - which helps lower blood pressure, ease stress, and boost emotional resilience.
Even short moments of kindness or warmth can have a powerful regulating effect on your nervous system.
They remind your brain:
“I’m not alone. I’m safe here.”
Positive Thinking: Shifting the Focus, Not Denying the Feelings
Positive thinking doesn’t mean forcing toxic positivity or ignoring pain.
It means gently encouraging your mind to notice what is going okay; even in the midst of difficulty.
It could sound like:
“Today was hard, but I still got through it.”
“That cup of tea gave me a moment of peace.”
“I’m doing better than I realise.”
This kind of thinking increases serotonin, the mood-balancing chemical that helps with calm, sleep, and emotional stability. It also reduces the dominance of the brain’s threat system, easing anxiety and improving clarity.
Over time, positive thinking rewires your brain to notice possibilities, not just problems.
Why the Three Ps Work So Well Together
When you combine all three - actions, interactions, and thoughts - you’re supporting every part of your wellbeing:
Your body starts to regulate, because you're moving, resting, and reducing cortisol.
Your mind starts to ease, because you're noticing positives and reducing rumination.
Your emotions begin to settle, because you’re feeling safe and connected again.
Bit by bit, your brain learns:
“I can trust myself again.”
How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Supports This
At Trancespire, this is the foundation of the work we do together.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps gently train your brain to focus more on what’s working, while also calming the parts of your nervous system that are holding onto stress.
In the deeply relaxed state of hypnosis, which feels much like daydreaming or getting lost in a good book - your mind becomes more open to reinforcing the changes you want to make.
Together, we build on your strengths.
We calm the stress response.
We invite your mind back into balance; using tools that feel achievable, supportive, and empowering.
You Deserve to Feel Better
You don’t need to overhaul your life to see change.
You don’t have to be positive all the time.
You just need space to breathe and the right support to build from where you are.
Try starting with one small step today:
A walk.
A friendly text.
A reminder that you’ve survived 100% of your hardest days so far.
And if you’re ready for support, I’d love to walk alongside you.
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