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How to Train Your Thoughts & Tame the Hidden Dragons with Dr. Daniel Amen
Mar 8, 2021
Dr. Daniel Amen, expert in mental health crisis and the power of thoughts, discusses the impact of self-talk on our mindset, strategies to manage negative thoughts, training the mind to focus on the positive, taking ownership of our lives, and enhancing brain speed and memory power with the Quick Brain Accelerator.
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- Challenging negative thoughts and reframing them can lead to significant improvements in mental well-being.
- Practicing 'positivity bias training' by focusing on positive aspects and consciously seeking out positive moments can cultivate a more optimistic mindset and improve overall happiness.
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Taming Self-Defeating Thoughts
In this podcast episode, Dr. Daniel Ammons discusses how to shut down self-defeating thoughts. He explains that thoughts are not always true, and that attaching to negative thoughts leads to suffering. Through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, such as challenging thoughts and turning them to the opposite, individuals can change their mindset and improve their mental well-being. Dr. Ammons shares an example of a patient who transformed his negative thoughts and experienced significant improvements.
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