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Psychology Has It Backwards
Episode 150: The Weakness of Positive Thinking
Feb 3, 2024
The podcast explores the weaknesses of positive thinking and the power of changing one's state of mind. It emphasizes the importance of living from a place of security and inner wisdom rather than temporarily changing beliefs. Negative thinking and its impact on perception of reality are also discussed.
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- Positive thinking is not effective if the thoughts are not genuinely believed and true change comes from what one genuinely thinks and believes deep down.
- Negative thinking tends to overshadow positive moments and focusing on negative thoughts can be harmful to our mental health.
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The limitations of positive thinking
Positive thinking is often promoted as a powerful tool, but it may not be as effective as commonly believed. While having positive thoughts can improve one's mood, it cannot necessarily bring about real change if those thoughts are not genuinely believed. Superficially repeating positive affirmations may provide temporary comfort, but it does not address the underlying deep-seated beliefs. True change comes from what one genuinely thinks and believes deep down.
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