ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 291: Mastering Your Mind: How Thoughts Shape Your Life

Jul 31, 2024

Dive into the powerful connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions, especially for women navigating ADHD. Discover how mastering mindfulness can transform negative thought patterns into positive narratives. Visualization techniques are unveiled, showcasing how imagining success can boost motivation and confidence. Explore the Reticular Activating System and its role in focusing on opportunities. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of controlling your internal dialogue to shape your emotional and behavioral outcomes.

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Recognizing that our thoughts shape our feelings empowers women with ADHD to manage their emotions and actions effectively.

Utilizing mindfulness and visualization techniques enhances motivation and emotional regulation, helping individuals with ADHD break negative thought cycles.

Deep dives

Introduction of Blends

A new program called Blends has been launched, designed specifically to provide daily audio coaching, teachings, and mindfulness techniques tailored for individuals with ADHD. This daily session, lasting under ten minutes, incorporates elements like breathwork, affirmations, and humor to help regulate the nervous system and foster positive emotions. The creator expresses excitement and commitment to maintaining this program for a year, currently offered at a highly affordable price. The program aims to support those who find traditional meditation challenging, particularly those with ADHD, by providing a blend of engaging content that starts the day on a positive note.

Setting Clear Intentions and the Power of the Reticular Activating System

01:15

The Science Behind Visualization and Goal Achievement

02:37

Controlling Feelings with Thoughts

00:34

Intro

15min

Harnessing Mindfulness to Transform Thought Patterns

5min

Mastering Mindfulness and Positive Thinking for ADHD Success

25min

Your thoughts create your feelings.

For women with ADHD, negative thoughts and emotions can be particularly challenging. However, this challenge also presents an opportunity for personal growth and mental mastery. By recognizing that our emotions stem from our thoughts, we can better manage our actions and achieve our goals. Mindfulness plays a crucial role in this process, improving attention, enhancing emotional regulation, and reducing anxiety.

Visualization is a powerful tool in this journey. By imagining positive outcomes with strong emotional investment, we can boost motivation and build confidence. The Reticular Activating System (RAS) in our brain plays a key role here, helping us focus on opportunities that align with our clearly set, positive intentions.

It's important to remember that while we can't control external circumstances, other people's actions, or our past, we have full control over our thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. This internal locus of control is where our power lies.

The dialogue we have with ourselves - our inner narrative - is crucial. By consciously shaping our thoughts, we can influence our emotions, behaviors, and ultimately, the results we achieve in life.

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Resources:

Mindfulness STOP Skill - https://cogbtherapy.com/mindfulness-meditation-blog/mindfulness-stop-skill

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Join What Do I Do With My Life Masterclass:
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Unlock your best days with Blends:
https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/blends

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