Positive Thinking: How to Take Control of Internal Processes to Shape External Environment

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Positive thinking is about learning to take control of internal processes and understanding that it shapes external environment. It's important to remain in control despite shifts in the external landscape. However, there is a risk of becoming satisfied with intermediate goals and never reaching the end goal. An underdog mentality can be beneficial, but can also create high friction in life. The key is to recognize that you're never as good or as bad as you think you are and focus on getting good at the process. Instead of suppressing negative thoughts, introduce positive thoughts and possibilities into your thinking. Attempting to suppress negative thoughts is futile, so it's important to play a slightly different game and use positive thinking to propel yourself forward.

“Positive thinking is not about being delusional. It’s about learning how to take control of internal processing and knowing it’ll shape your external environment.”

Today's guest is Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman who is a Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University. He also runs Huberman Lab which studies brain states - such as fear, courage, anxiety, calm - and how we can better move in and out of them through practices like visual cues, breath work, movement, and supplementation. This is Part 2 of 2, so be sure to listen to Part 1 after this!

In Part 2, Lewis and Dr. Huberman discuss the science of gratitude and abundance, how to find the sweet spot of dopamine release, the one belief Andrew thinks everyone could benefit from, and so much more!

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Listen to Part 1: https://link.chtbl.com/1072-pod

Check out Huberman’s website: www.hubermanlab.com

Listen to the Huberman Lab podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110

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30 minutes Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEw5BkK9K9A

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