#466: How to Think Better Thoughts, Even If You Struggle with Anxiety or Overwhelm

Podcast #466 How to Think Better Thoughts, Even If You Struggle with Anxiety or Overwhelm   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're coaching on… The key to being more than just a "positive thinker," but becoming a "powerful thinker."How to manage your thoughts and make your brain work for youMy method to confidently manage my anxiety, overwhelm and self-doubt   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Life changing! Dgreenw4 I listen to your podcast every single day! I get in these awful funks and it's literally like going to a therapist. Love that you're Christian and that you love fitness! I am a CPT and personal trainer at Burn Boot Camp so I have to keep my confidence and self love up so I can show that to others. You literally do that for me. I've tried so many podcasts and yours always helps my day out. None of the others ever compare. I can't even explain how much you have poured into my soul. I had an unfortunate event where you were talking about in order for a better door to open you have to close that other one. I closed that toxic door that day.. guess what…2 days later, my most incredible door opened. Just know, you are changing lives and helping people that truly struggle with intense anxiety and depression but that also has to radiate confidence in their career…you do that for me everyday. Thank you again for pouring into us that listen. You are touching love s and changing the world. Hoping to join your College of Confidence one day.   PATREON UPDATE Announcing new options for supporting this amazing show. Hop over to my Patreon page for all of the options, including a new $7 /month support option that delivers Weekly Journaling Prompts. Additionally, you can become part of my VIP Squad, which includes all of our normal patron goodies, AND a shout out on the air, as well as the right to personally request the topic for an upcoming podcast. This week we're shouting out to Ryan Painter for being our first to snag one of the VIP Squad spots! Thank you for your support, Ryan! Go to www.trishblackwell.com/patreon to get started   LET'S COACH! Powerful self-talk goes beyond just positive thinking, it's a combination of a few types of thinking. Positive thinking.Powerful thinking (intentional thought creation)Repeated thinking.   Types of Negative Thinking: Filtering (magnifying the negative in a situation and filtering out the positive ones)Personalizing (automatically blaming yourself or making it about you)Catastrophizing (anticipating the worst and carrying a bad experience beyond the moment , expecting it to bleed over into the rest of the day)Polarizing (things are only good or bad)   HOW TO MANAGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND MAKE YOUR THOUGHTS WORK FOR YOU: I get asked all the time how to reframe thoughts, and how to actually talk back to yourself effectively, so I thought I'd share the answer here.First, you have to write down your thought that you want to replace. Keep it simple and in as plain of language as possible. Then, answer it back directly, compassionately and with the truth, as if you were talking to a friend.I teach a few methods: Mental TeaThe Confidence JournalAffirmation ProclamationsGratitude on the GoThought ReframingIntentional Thought CreationBrain Dumps Have a Cup of Mental Tea.What's happening… (circumstances, situation)T: ThoughtE: EmotionA: ActionWhat happens next… (outcome, results) What is Intentional Thought Creation:Know the difference between an intention and a goal. Goals are future-focused, typically on a destination or specific achievement. Intentions are in the present moment, something to live out each day. Recognize unwanted thought patterns (gain awareness)Practice hearing your inner voice as an observer (assess what's happening in your mind, without judging your thoughts)Play around with what thoughts attract what result in your life (example: thankfulness attracts and creates joy and happiness)Define what you want in your life - make it clear...