I Have ADHD Podcast 50 Get Out of the Funk: Generating Positive Emotion
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Mar 31, 2020 Explore the power of emotions and how they influence our actions. Discover the agency you have in choosing your feelings, rather than letting them control you. Learn how recognizing your thoughts can help break negative spirals and foster positive emotions. Celebrate the joy of community as the hosts reflect on their journey together. This insightful discussion invites listeners to embrace a full spectrum of emotions and use self-awareness as a tool for personal growth.
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Thoughts Create Feelings And Actions
- Emotions are created by our thoughts rather than happening to us automatically.
- Thoughts → feelings → actions → results, so changing thoughts changes outcomes.
From Victim To Agency Over Emotions
- Kristen describes feeling intense, sudden emotional 'dark clouds' for years without understanding why.
- Learning she could choose her feelings transformed her from victim to agent of her emotions.
Achievement Doesn't Guarantee Lasting Happiness
- Happiness doesn't permanently arrive with achievements since emotions stem from thoughts.
- Achieving goals can trigger mixed feelings depending on the thoughts you hold.