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March 10, 2021 8 mins

The Mindset Maniac: Episode 3

Stop Racing thoughts!

 

On this episode of The Mindset Maniac, host Leslie Crevar walks listeners through the TDR method of handling anxious, racing thoughts. 

 

Episode Highlights: 

  • Leslie introduces the topic of today’s episode, which is how to get rid of your anxious thoughts when your brain gets on a “hamster wheel.” 
  • Leslie uses the “TDR method” with her clients to help them with this. 
  • Meditation is important and can help you clear your head. 
  • TDR stands for timer, deal, and replacement.
  • Leslie advises the audience to set a timer for 2 minutes to allow your brain to run wild. 
  • The deal is that you’re done thinking about this topic after that 2 minutes. 
  • The replacement is something that your mind is going to go to next, and it is something you can bring up when your brain goes back to those thoughts. 
  • The more space you create away from the thought you’re obsessing over, the easier it will be to rid your mind of it. 

 

3 Key Points:

  1. Leslie uses the “TDR method” with her clients to help them get their brains off the “rat wheel.” 
  2. TDR stands for timer, deal, and replacement.
  3. The more space you create away from the thought you’re obsessing over, the easier it will be to rid your mind of it. 

 

Tweetable Quotes: 

  • “The longer you can pull yourself away from that one thought you’re obsessing over, the easier it’s going to be to stay off that thought.” - Leslie Crevar

 

Resources Mentioned: 

  • Leslie Crevar Facebook Instagram
  • If you are interested in taking your personal development to the next level check out Leslie's courses and Masterclasses

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