Do you really know? How can I free myself from negative thoughts?
Nov 9, 2025
Every day, our minds churn out a whopping 60,000 thoughts, with a shocking 80% being negative. Strategies to combat this mental barrage include journaling to contrast negatives with positives. The podcast also introduces a playful technique of exaggerating fears to unveil their absurdity. Additionally, there's a grounding method involving a pocket stone to anchor attention in the present moment. Quick tips to reclaim your mental space make for an enlightening and practical listen!
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Negative Thoughts Are Extremely Common
- We produce about 60,000 thoughts daily and roughly 80% are negative according to Daniel Amen.
- Recognising the sheer volume reframes negative thinking as a common brain pattern, not a personal failing.
Use A Two-Column Journal
- Keep a journal listing negative thoughts to identify automatic thinking patterns.
- Create two columns and write a positive counter-thought to break negativity in the moment.
Use Exaggeration To Deflate Worry
- Ridicule negative thoughts by exaggerating them to absurdity until they feel ridiculous.
- Push scenarios to extremes so your brain recognises the thought pattern as implausible and lightens up.