What if you could feel more positive, without ignoring reality? In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing how to practice realistic positive thinking… the kind that actually supports better mental health, without just pretending everything’s fine. You’ll learn why positive thinking really matters (especially during tough times), how to avoid the trap of toxic positivity, and how to stay hopeful in a way that works in the real world. Discover practical ways to shift your mindset without faking it, how to protect your peace without shutting down emotionally, and how to build a more supportive inner voice. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to “just stay positive,” this is the episode that will help you do it differently… and in a way that feels good.

👉 Ready to start thinking more positively? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Realistic positive thinking improves your mental health. Let’s talk about how! 😃

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17609   

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 291: Focusing on what you can control https://ltamh.com/?p=17492 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Positive thinking and mental health

0:40 The power of positive thinking

2:00  What is realistic positive thinking?

7:50 Why is positive thinking important?

15:42 How to think positively without ignoring reality

27:21 Final tips and applying what you’ve learned

New here? Hi! 👋😃 Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the show that helps you improve your mental health. In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with extensive lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness. 

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