If you have ever tried to use positive thinking or mindset work to feel better, shift a bad mood, eliminate negative thoughts or change your life, you know it simply does not work.
In today's episode, I explain exactly why this is and what you need to practice instead. You will learn why you have negative thoughts, where they come from and what you can do about them.
I also walk you through my step-by-step somatic process that will regulate your nervous system, shift your energy and help you naturally access a new and more positive way of thinking!
In this episode, I cover:
- Why positive thinking will not change how you feel
- How to know when it's the right time to do mindset work, and when it is not
- Where your negative thoughts actually come from
- The importance of developing a mind-body connection
- Why you need to shift your energy before you can shift your thoughts
- How the state of your nervous system informs your thoughts
- Getting to the root cause of your negative thoughts
- The true way to actually change your thoughts
- Why positive thinking works for some people and others
- My step-by-step process for shifting out of negative thinking
- My go-to somatic practices for creating inner change
- Simple ways to regulate your nervous system and create inner calm
- How to bring yourself out of stress and into safety
- How to naturally think more positive thoughts
Links:
Join the waitlist for EMBODIED: https://www.conniechapmancourses.com/embodied-waitlist
Episode show notes: https://conniechapman.com/positive-thinking-doesnt-work-what-to-do-instead/
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6tSS5WF09s
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connie_chapman/
Thanks for tuning in!
Connie x
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