954: Examining The Spectrum Of Thought

In today's episode, Gina discusses the spectrum of thoughts from anxious negative thinking, to positive thinking. Between negative and positive thinking lies neutral, mindful thinking. The importance of neutral and positive thinking are discussed as are strategies for encouraging this more benevolent areas of the spectrum of thoughts. Listen in and begin to steer your thoughts towards neutral for more peace and wellness!

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What is anxiety?

Quote:

It’s not a matter of letting go -you would do that if you could. Instead of “let go,” we should probably say “let it be.”

-Jon Kabat-Zinn

Chapters

0:00:24 Exploring the Spectrum of Thoughts

0:02:07 Escaping the Wormhole of Negative Thinking

0:04:54 Finding Balance in Neutral Mindfulness

0:09:36 Moving from Negative to Neutral and Positive States

0:11:05 The Power of Acceptance and Neutral Thinking

0:13:07 Embracing a Sunny Disposition and Positive Outlook

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we explore the spectrum of thoughts. On one end, there is anxious, negative thinking. In the middle, there is mindful, neutral thinking. And on the other end, there is positive thinking. While mindfulness and positive thinking are different, the goal is to land in the middle with neutral thoughts.

Anxious, negative thinking leads to negative beliefs and a hot brain filled with rumination and worry. It also leads to negative behaviors and self-medication for anxiety relief. On the other hand, neutral thinking brings us into a state of balance and calmness. We observe the facts and collect the data, leading to more realistic and neutral-positive feelings. Neutral thinking is confirmed with positive outcomes and allows us to see the beauty and color in our lives.

In this part of the podcast, I talk about the importance of spending more time in neutral and positive states. I explain that while we can't avoid negative states completely, we can make an effort to shift our mindset towards the positive. I give examples of how our thoughts and interpretations can impact our emotions, behaviors, and overall outcomes.

I emphasize the benefits of staying centered, open, and receptive to the world around us. I discuss the different brain states of resistance, acceptance, and hope, and how they affect our experiences. I encourage listeners to strive for realistic acceptance as their default state, while also allowing for days of positivity and hope.

I share my own experience of transitioning from an anxious and negative mindset to one of neutrality and mindfulness. I caution against dwelling in negativity and urge listeners to stay mindful and steer themselves towards a more positive outlook.

I offer the reminder to keep listening to the podcast for more strategies and inspiration. The episode ends with a quote from John Kabat-Zinn about letting things be instead of trying to forcefully let go.

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