Our brains are programmed to look for worst-case scenarios as a form of protection. Today’s practice is centered on training ourselves to challenge negative thoughts when they arrive and find silver linings, even in times of uncertainty.

Takeaways:

1- When we experience times of uncertainty, our brains can interpret it as a possible threat.

2- To create certainty, our brains will think of worst-case-scenarios and treat that as the most logical outcome. But they’re not always true or inevitable.

3- Give yourself permission to imagine brighter futures and look for silver linings to challenge negative thoughts during times of stress.

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Intention: Things can get better.

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