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April 14, 2025 32 mins

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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304: Stop Negative Thought Spirals: “Get Off the Mat” + “What Thoughts Will You Let Land?” (Mental Fitness Series)

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