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Let Go of Negative Thoughts & Reprogram Your Mind for More Positive Thinking
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Focus on Success to Overcome Self-Doubt
Self-doubt shapes a negative mindset, leading the brain to focus on what is wrong rather than what is right. This phenomenon occurs through the reticular activating system (RAS), which acts as a filter for our perceptions. When someone is preoccupied with self-doubt, their RAS becomes trained to notice negative cues, causing them to misinterpret neutral or even positive signals, such as a simple request from a boss. This mindset echoes the behavior of pessimistic individuals, who are unable to appreciate their surroundings due to their focus on the negative. To combat self-doubt, it is crucial to redirect focus towards positive aspects of one's life, thereby retraining the RAS to recognize and acknowledge successes and positivity, instead of fixating on failures or fears.
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