In our lives there are things that we control, things we influence, and things we have no control over. In today's episode, Katelin explores one thing that is entirely within our control: our thoughts. Our thoughts have power over the way we see and subsequently engage with our world. She discusses tips and tools, including the work by Byron Katie, for how to change our thoughts, which will ultimately change our reality. 
Related Episodes
Staying Open to The Present
The Power of being present NOW
Books & Links Mentioned
How Your Thinking Creates Your Reality // Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. 
Can You Affect Another Person's Behavior With Your Thoughts?
The Power of Now // Eckhart Tolle 
Loving What Is // Byron Katie

Time Stamps
1:14 - Three buckets in life
2:32 - Our thoughts are within our control
4:30 - How thoughts become belief and how that primes our brains
7:45 - Beware of labeling our children – “terrible twos” “threenager”
10:25 - Experiment on labeling “smart” and “dumb” rats
13:51 - Step 1 is becoming aware of your thoughts are your thoughts
15:12 - Step 2 create what you want to see
16:50 - Step 3 - visualize every step and the end
17:25 - step 4 - invite God into this process
18:30 - Using the work by Byron Katie as a tool to unstick thoughts
21:15 - Example of navigating sharing holiday time with families
28:40 - Turning around your belief statement

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11/08/2022
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