{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65eb64ef82e6910016410d97/6674709fc23b2c0012840718?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" Ch 18: Negative & Irrational Thinking","description":"<p>The pervasiveness of negativity in our culture and in our minds is a habit we can break free from. The first step is become aware of the pattern. Then, we can adopt a beginner’s mind to undo the impact of assumptions and personalization. An objective and supportive stance towards our own thinking pattern shifts our attention away from negativity. Generosity and giving, especially without the expectation of a return, are proven ways to boost our mood and positivity. Ultimately, how we treat ourselves is the most important habit to build to undo negative and irrational thinking.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experiment:</strong> Keeping a rational thinking journal&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experiment:</strong> Deactivating core fears: The NO FEAR approach</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experiment:</strong> Cultivating positivity, perspective and gratitude </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Joshua Ehrlich"}