Do procrastination, complaining, and victim thinking impact your day-to-day life without you even realizing it? As part of our Mental Fitness Series, author John G. Miller joins us for an eye-opening episode about how we can shift negative thought patterns with his “Question Behind the Question” (QBQ) concept.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[03:49] What Does “QBQ” Mean + How Is It Built on Negative Thought Patterns?
[06:15] “We Can Only Change Ourselves”
[08:10] The Importance of Acknowledging Our Feelings Then Moving Forward
[11:33] What Are “Incorrect Questions? And How Do They Perpetuate Victim Thinking?
[13:48] How Can Parents Balance Accountability And Consequences Without Falling Into Blame Or Fear-Based Parenting?
[17:52] What Question Can Shift Us From Procrastination to Purposeful Action?
[20:53] Have You Ever Said, “I'm Waiting on God for Answers”?
[23:58] The Power of Believing “I Can Only Change Me”
[26:40] Alicia’s Reflections: Are You Taking This Conversation as Personal Alignment, or Are You Taking Offense? Take Some Time With The Lord and Let It Simmer in Your Heart
RESOURCES:
Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”.
Connect with author John G. Miller
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