Trying to replace negative thoughts with positive ones rarely works for your mental wellbeing. Your brain perceives threat and warns you by replaying those thoughts. Fighting this impulse makes your mind cling tighter. I'm laying out an effective retraining technique. No more fruitless thought struggles - you'll gain control. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠. ⁠Sleep better, without pills (partner I believe in)⁠ ⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠ Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety(I have partnered with this brand): ⁠iOS ⁠ ⁠Android⁠ ⁠ Connect with me on TikTok: Connect on Instagram ⁠Therapy with me (Iowa residents only)⁠ ⁠Work with me (Non-Iowa residents) Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. 0:00 - The Lie About Overcoming Negative Thoughts 2:15 - Why Positive Thinking Backfires 4:32 - The Five Core Organizers 7:48 - Changing the Channel in Your Mind 11:03 - Engaging Your Other "Advisors" 14:27 - Using Physical Movement to Shift Focus 17:51 - Mastering the Channel Changing Technique --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support