Bryan,
Interesting topic. I am currently living proof of the negative effects of the kind of thinking you are talking about. I am really depressed about my body right now. I think that my negative self-talk is manifesting itself in the form of mounting injuries that are starting to spiral out of control right now. Also, having a new child and being subsequently sleep-deprived, it is really hard to fake a positive attitude.
Your experience with being all out of whack from playing with the kids is not an uncommon experience, except that I can't really pass them off after a fun-filled, tough night of horseplay. One thing I have definitely noticed is how many chronic injuries have cropped up since I had kids.
So, according to your post, I should be able to hit the reset button on my mind and start to heal my body. Do you have any particular mental drills that you recommend? Maybe my body needs more than this, but an attitude change may be a good start.
Incidentally, sleep has always been a huge problem of mine. I correct it with Ambien, which works very well for me when I do it. I would love to not need it though. I couldn't imagine life without an alarm clock!
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