Married to Doctors

#114: Three Reasons Positive Thinking Doesn't (Always) Work


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Find the bright side. Flip the script. Think positively. Change perspective. Count your blessings.

In my work as a life coach, I help others see new ways to look at situations.  

I love thought work. Our thoughts are closely related to our feelings and can have a direct impact on our mood and outlook on life. Learning to distinguish between our thoughts and the facts of the situation can yield powerful, even life-changing results.

However, these well-meaning suggestions like “find the bright side” or “count your blessings” are not always appropriate and can fall flat for at least three reasons. So, here are 3 things to take into consideration if you are going to Think Positively Without Kidding Yourself. 

1. The Timing

2. The New Thought Isn’t Believable

3. The Circumstance is Not Neutral 

Join me for a free discovery call on Dec. 19th.  

Read the blogpost that Lara is discussing in this episode at this link. 

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Married to DoctorsBy Lara McElderry