You’ve probably heard that the mind is a powerful thing. That’s because the mind and the body are intertwined, often affecting one another. Your mental health can affect your physical health and vice versa. Although we still don’t understand everything about the mind-body connection, there are a few things we can share. Our Bodies React to How We Think Have you wondered why bad things seem to happen when you’re in a bad mood? It’s because your thoughts and emotions at the time impact your body. In other words, if you have negative, self-destructive thoughts, your body reflects those thoughts. On the other hand, if you choose to think positively,.