Don't Believe Everything You Think

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In this episode I’m sharing one of the most life-changing insights I’ve ever learned: You are not your thoughts.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by negative self-talk, constantly worrying about the future, or ruminating on your past, I want you to know those thoughts don’t define you. For years, I believed my thoughts were true reflections of who I was, but the truth is, thoughts are simply mental events. They’re not facts.

Key Topics Covered:

1. You Are Not Your Thoughts
   I kick off this episode by introducing a simple yet powerful truth: you are not your thoughts. Many of us mistakenly believe that our thoughts define us, especially when they’re negative or self-critical.
2. How Thoughts Become Habitual
   Our brains are wired to think, and when there’s no immediate problem to solve, they often create problems. This leads to negative thinking patterns, like catastrophizing or ruminating.
3. The Power of Detachment
   A key part of changing your mindset is learning to observe your thoughts without getting emotionally attached to them. I talk about how you can step back, detach, and simply notice your thoughts.
4. Curiosity as a Tool for Transformation
   Instead of fighting or suppressing your thoughts, I encourage you to get curious about them. Why is this thought here? What is it trying to do for me?
5. Practical Strategies for Mindset Shifts
   I offer some simple yet effective tools for transforming your mindset. For example, try using a physical reminder, like tying a string around your wrist, to disrupt negative thinking patterns and remind yourself that you are not your thoughts.
6. An Invitation to Transform Your Mindset
   If you’re ready to take control of your mindset and let go of those limiting beliefs, I invite you to apply for my Mindset Mastery coaching program.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
• Dr. Daniel Siegel’s concept of mindsight

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Why You're Not Your Thoughts
01:30 - My Transformation Inspired by The Untethered Soul
02:29 - Overidentifying with Thoughts
04:30 - How Your Brain Creates and Repeats Negative Patterns
06:43 - The Power of Detachment from Thoughts
09:18 - Thoughts Are Not Facts – Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight

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Jerry
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