In today's episode, Gina concludes her commentary on how negative thinking corrupts our mental wellness and increases our anxiety. Accepting that negative thoughts will come to us and that we have the ability to decide how we respond to these thoughts can go a long way to diffusing their capacity to undermine our peace and stability. Listen in and learn how to switch to a more positive focus and limit the power of negative thoughts! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right. –Henry Ford Chapters 0:23 Introduction to Negative Thinking 1:32 Strategies for Positive Thinking 8:02 Handling Negative Thoughts 11:52 Embracing the Present 14:57 Checking In on Thoughts 17:25 Surrounding Yourself with Positivity 18:11 Conclusion and Reflection Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into part two of our discussion on how negative thinking fuels anxiety and, more importantly, what actionable steps you can take to combat this pervasive issue. Last time, we focused heavily on the negative aspects of this kind of thinking, but today, I aim to empower you by presenting effective strategies to help shift your mindset towards more positive or neutral patterns. Understanding that negative thoughts are a natural part of life is crucial. Every person encounters thoughts that can lead to anxiety, but it's how we respond to these thoughts that truly matters. I emphasize the importance of being aware of your thought patterns and recognizing that you have the power to guide your responses. By intentionally steering your mindset away from negativity, you can experience a significant transformation in your overall outlook on life. One of the key strategies I introduce is cultivating an attitude of acceptance towards negative thoughts. Instead of battling with yourself or feeling guilt over these intrusive ideas, recognize that they are simply part of the human experience. This acceptance allows you to create a space in which you can evaluate your thoughts more clearly without the weight of judgment stacking against you. Building on this, I suggest maintaining a focus on the present moment, rather than getting lost in a cycle of ruminating about what could go wrong in the future. Moving into practical applications, I share specific techniques that can foster a shift from negativity to neutrality or positivity. For instance, I encourage listeners to keep their negative musings to themselves initially, permitting time for reflection before expressing them to others. This practice can help prevent the amplification of negativity, as sharing distressing thoughts in the moment often leads to greater anxiety and uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices