))
7: Stop Worst-Case Scenario Thinking
Manage episode 355446713 series 3440709
Innhold levert av Karen Vincent. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Karen Vincent eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Episode Overview:
If you can’t relate to what we are talking about in today’s podcast, I know you know someone who can! Catastrophizing or worst-case scenario thinking is what is called a thought distortion because it is something we think is true, or something we think will actually happen, when in reality, there is little to no evidence that it will happen at all.
What I cover:
The difference between the logical side of your brain and the emotional side of your brain.
Why the emotional side of your brain wants you to worry all the time and how it tries to protect you.
How neural pathways are formed.
How to create new thoughts, that you believe, that will help you change your neural pathways.
Let's Take Some Action:
First, think about a specific worst-case scenario thought or pattern of thoughts that comes up for you. The more specific you can be the better.
Next, when you think about the circumstance or situation that is causing you to have the worst-case scenario thought, is there a different thought that you think about the situation that would feel better. What is most important with this is that you have to believe the new thought.
When your old worst-case scenario thought pops up, notice it, then tell yourself the old thought is not 100% true, and then intentionally think your new thought. Over time this new thought will become the automatic thought instead of the catastrophic thought being the default thought.
Consistency matters with this and the more consistent you are, the faster you will see a change.
Useful Resources:
Do you worry too much, overthink, assume the worst-case scenarios, spend a lot of time focusing on negative things that have happened, or discredit positive things happening? If so, you are dealing with the human brain we have all been given and you are not alone.
The good news is, you can change this and it may not take as long as you may think! If you want a free resource that will help you examine your thinking patterns, and change those that are not serving you, grab my 5 Common Thought Distortions Guide HERE.
Let’s stay in touch:
Website: www.KarenVincentSolutions.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenvincentsolutions/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenVincentSolutions
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenVCoach
29 episoder
Del
