Friday Fix: Episode 185
Sometimes our thoughts are extremely negative. In those instances, it’s important to reframe those thoughts with more realistic ways of thinking. But sometimes our negative thoughts aren’t exaggerated. They’re a realistic portrayal of just how difficult life is. No matter how difficult your circumstances might be, there may also be some positive things happening, but you might not be noticing them. But noticing the bad, however, is easy. You might find your brain automatically focuses on the worst thing that happened or it might constantly predict negative outcomes. Those kinds of thoughts affect how you feel and how you behave. If you aren’t careful, your thoughts can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to look for the good in life. It’s important to note though, that looking for the good isn’t the same as toxic positivity. So, in today’s episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I explain how to look for the good in life in a healthy way.
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