We’re talking about creating awareness around your own thoughts and how to question them. We discuss why it’s not your workload or your circumstances that are causing negative feelings, but rather your thoughts and belief systems. According to a study by Dr. Fred Luskin of Stanford University, some people can have up to 60,000 thoughts per day, and of those 60,000, 80% are negative thoughts, and 95% are repetitive thoughts from the day before. We share how to break those cyclical patterns and find more mental peace and clarity. Addressing these thoughts can lead to major shifts and progress in your life, so join us as we discuss what has helped us on this journey. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: * How to become more aware of your thoughts * Offering yourself different perspectives * Breaking down toxic belief systems * Why negative thoughts have never produced a positive outcome * Our top tips for how to focus on the positive * The concept of approachable and realistic optimism * Questions that Ashley H. likes to ask herself when she’s evaluating her thoughts * Recognizing patterns and habits that show up when we’re trying to avoid doing the thought work

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Loving What Is by Byron Katie

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EPISODE TIMELINE

( 1:14 ) Welcome back to Do The Thought Work

( 1:36 ) Ashley H. shares her mindful moment.

( 3:11 ) Ashley G. shares her mindful moment.

( 3:38 ) Ashley G. dives into today’s topic, which is all about questioning your thoughts.

( 4:27 ) Ashley G. says the first step is to become aware of your thoughts.

( 6:26 ) Ashley G. recommends Loving What Is by Byron Katie.

( 9:32 ) Ashley H. shares a study that found on average, humans have 60,000 thoughts per day, and of those 60,000, 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive thoughts from the day before.

( 14:15 ) Ashley G. explains how single thoughts turn into a belief system.

( 16:12 ) Ashley H. talks about the concept of approachable optimism.

( 19:21 ) Ashley G. says, “When you think something positive, then you're motivated, then you take more positive action and create more positive results.”

( 21:01 ) Ashley H. says, “Negative thoughts have never produced a positive outcome.”

( 22:39 ) Ashley H. and Ashley H. share ways that they find more mental clarity and calmness.

( 25:17) Ashley H. suggests that listeners look at what they’re doing to numb out or distract themselves.

( 28:21 ) Ashley G. shares how she recognized patterns of avoidance.

( 31:46 ) Ashley G. and Ashley H. talk about the importance of critical thinking in general

( 33:39 ) Ashley G. and Ashley H. wrap up the episode.

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