Do you ever find yourself caught in a negative spiral? You might be having a human experience that will pass in time. Or you might be stuck in pessimistic thinking. Many of our thoughts and beliefs go unexamined, and simply shining a flashlight on them can bring a profound shift to your life. In this episode of "The Shift to Freedom," hosts Paige and Ben Easter dive into the ABCs of optimism, exploring how examining our thoughts can lead to a freer and more fulfilling existence. By questioning the truth and usefulness of our thoughts, mindfully exploring their consequences, and embracing a healthy assessment of optimism, this episode provides the tools to break free from toxic positivity and create an authentic connection with ourselves and others.Key Moments:04:51 Mindfulness and awareness: The power of questioning our thoughts and beliefs11:24 Practical tools: Thought logs and externalizing our thoughts16:57 Cognitive distortions: Recognizing broad overgeneralizations and language traps22:15 True and useful: The importance of letting go of thoughts that don't serve us26:48 Beyond thoughts: Examining thoughts for facts32:56 Martin Seligman's approach to optimism: Truth and usefulness of thoughts39:44 Unpacking mindset issues: Models and practices for shifting our thoughtsLinks:Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gymLearned Optimism by Martin Seligman: https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/Tony Robbins Emotions Framework: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/be-the-master-of-your-emotions-2/Byron Katie The Work: https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/Brooke Castillo The Model Framework: https://thelifecoachschool.com/self-coaching-model-guide/Connect with Ben and Paige:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.