You don't have to believe every thought your brain shows you. While you do have a mind, you are not your mind. You can consciously choose which thoughts to believe, and which thoughts to discard. 

In this episode, Matt O'Neill is joined by author and musician Jeremy Reiseg to discuss how to change your reactions to the things your mind thinks. You will be able to get into a good mood no matter what your brain presents you. 

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 

[00:55] Power of Physiology: 

One way of dealing with a bad mood is to change your physiology. Get into a position or stance and perform an action that fills you with energy and confidence. The way your body reacts to this changes your mood and makes you a new you. 

[12:06] Cut Out Negativity: 

Many things in the world affect your mood and condition you to be a certain way. Notable ones include TV shows, world events, and the people around you. If they negatively impact your mood and mindset, it may help you to avoid them. You will feel a change in yourself once you cut out negativity. 

[24:55] Have A Different Perspective: 

When upsetting things pile on, you feel overwhelmed and blame everything and everyone around you. Sometimes, all you need is a different point of view to understand what is happening and how to improve it. 

[32:04] What Are You Grateful For? 

The secret weapon to a good mood is gratitude. Take a moment to write down a few things you’re grateful for every day. The more gratitude you have, the more you attract things to be grateful for and appreciate. 

Notable quotes: 

[2:14] — [2:18] “As soon as you change your posture and physiology, your mood changes.” - Matt 

[30:28] — [30:36]  “If you can take an old emotion and an old pattern and you can let it go today, that piece is gone forever.” - Matt 

[34:39] — [34:49]  “When you use the brainpower of 10 people or 20 people or 100 people, you get a way better answer than one genius at the front of the room.” - Matt 

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