Having a positive mindset helps reduce the amount of physical and mental stress that you experience, and it creates a domino effect of better actions, outcomes, and environments. But, maintaining a positive focus is a lot easier said than done. In today’s episode, we’re discussing our tips and tricks to shift the negative thoughts that come up, and why it’s so important to understand where those thoughts come from. On the surface, it might seem easier to stay in a negative headspace and avoid the thought work, but there are so many benefits to being a half-glass-full type of person. Listen in to hear how we practice positive focus and the ways that we’ve seen it enhance our lives.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• How neutrality and positive focus coexist
• The judgment that comes up with negative thoughts
• Managing your mind
• Maintaining positivity once you’ve made the turnaround
• Re-interpreting your failures as lessons
• Why so many people have a negative mindset

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EPISODE TIMELINE

( 1:00 ) Welcome back to Do The Thought Work

( 1:52 ) Ashley H. shares her mindful moment.

( 4:16 ) Ashley G. shares her mindful moment.

( 9:03 ) Ashley G. introduces today’s topic, positive focus.

( 10:31 ) Ashley G. walks listeners through a helpful positive focus exercise.

( 13:13 ) Ashley H. talks about practicing neutrality and positive focus.

( 15:37 ) Ashley G. brings up the judgment that comes up around negative thoughts.

( 17:53 ) Ashley H. shares practical ways that she changes her negative thoughts.

( 19:02 ) Ashley H. stresses the importance of understanding where your thoughts come from.

( 21:18 ) Ashley G. talks about focusing on managing your mind.

( 22:33 ) Ashley H. lists ways to maintain positivity.

( 25:08 ) Ashley G. says, “Negative thinking can become a bad habit, and you might not recognize it.”

( 28:04 ) Ashley H. explains why so many people have a negative mindset.

( 32:18 ) Ashley H. and Ashley G. talk about the role that external factors play in positive focus.

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