“Every cloud has its silver lining.”  Sounds so positive, so empowering, doesn’t it? Makes you want to swallow your tears, adjust your shirt and walk with confidence towards the future? Or, actually, it doesn’t.  Trying to absolutely look at what’s good and ok in a tough situation is the best way to get stuck in unwanted feelings; today’s episode explains why.

What silver lining looks like in practice

The thought error at the base of silver linings

Why thinking positive thoughts actually reinforces the negative

The fail-safe way out of unpleasant feelings

Practical examples

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