Train Your Mind: The Solution for Negative Thinking

05/16/24 • 48 min

EP23. Shifting your focus from problems to solutions is critical to reduce stress and improve performance. In this episode, Dr. Reed introduces the concept of Relentless Solution Focus, which is the mind's ability to stay focused on solutions in the face of adversity. She emphasizes the benefits of optimism and how it can lead to happiness, better health, and a longer life. More importantly, she provides practical tools to help retrain your brain. The conversation also highlights the power of self-confidence in maintaining a solution-focused mindset.
In this episode we cover:

How to recognize when our focus is on problems.
Understanding the key elements of a solution-focused mindset.
The Plus One Concept
Replacing negative thinking with positive solutions with the Three R’s method.
How to implement The Success Log: 3 questions you can ask yourself for building self-confidence and shifting your focus.

As mentioned in this episode:

⇢ Get the book: Relentless Solution Focused, by Dr. Ellen Reed and Dr. Jason Selk
Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance

⇢ Shop My Stress Protocol

⇢ How well are you managing the Stress? Take this free quiz

Connect with Dr. Ellen Reed:

⇢ Instagram: @DrEllenReed

⇢ Get the book: Relentless Solution Focused, by Dr. Ellen Reed and Dr. Jason Selk
Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance

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Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

How to recognize when our focus is on problems.
Understanding the key elements of a solution-focused mindset.
The Plus One Concept
Replacing negative thinking with positive solutions with the Three R’s method.
How to implement The Success Log: 3 questions you can ask yourself for building self-confidence and shifting your focus.

As mentioned in this episode:

⇢ Get the book: Relentless Solution Focused, by Dr. Ellen Reed and Dr. Jason Selk
Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance

⇢ Shop My Stress Protocol

⇢ How well are you managing the Stress? Take this free quiz

Connect with Dr. Ellen Reed:

⇢ Instagram: @DrEllenReed

⇢ Get the book: Relentless Solution Focused, by Dr. Ellen Reed and Dr. Jason Selk
Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance

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Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

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Healing and Readiness: Dating After Loss

EP22. Tricia Thirey shares her experiences of dating after the loss of a spouse and offers insights and encouragement for widows who are considering dating again.In this conversation we explore the challenges, the appropriate timing and the importance of understanding your own grief before entering a new relationship.

Tricia and I get real about our own journeys dating as widows, from managing anger and sadness to laugh-out-loud moments that brought us both to finding true healing. We hold nothing back! This is for the widow, widower, or anyone grieving the loss of a marriage of relationship and / or the person supporting them / or trying to support them.
In this episode we cover:

Timing and Readiness for Dating Again
Dealing with the Judgment of Others in the Journey
Acceptance and Finding Good in Tragedy
Being Complete and Whole on Your Own
Finding Your Tribe and Choosing Joy

As mentioned in this episode:

⇢ Tricia’s book: Flourish A Scripture Based Journal for Widows

⇢ Stop Faking Fine Episode 11: What to Do Instead of Stuffing Your Feelings

⇢ Learn more: Dana’s Supplement Protocol

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Connect with Tricia Thirey:

⇢ Instagram @ChoosingJoyInEveryMoment
⇢ Website: Choosing Joy in Every Moment

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Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

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Reducing Mental Clutter

EP24. Laurel Denise, known as the internet’s most relatable planner girl, discusses the role of planning in reducing stress and anxiety. When we have so much on our to-do lists, we need space for these thoughts and dreams to live. Her approach makes planning feel doable and fun! In this conversation, Laurel shares her journey of creating a planner business that helps people connect the dots to all different areas of life so nothing falls through the cracks. She talks about the need for a space to capture thoughts and ideas in order to clear out the mental clutter. Based on my own stumbles in executing this system a few years back, we discuss the challenges of implementing a new planning system and set you up for ultimate success.
In this episode we cover:

How planning can help reduce stress and anxiety
Why traditional planners don’t work for everyone
How finding a planning system that works for your individual needs is crucial for success
How incorporating mindfulness into planning can help prioritize what is truly important
The importance of routinely prioritizing your personal well-being
Planning strategies that create space for important activities

As mentioned in this episode:

⇢ Shop the Laurel Denise Planner Save 10% with PROMO: DANA10
⇢ Join the Laurel Denise Loves Facebook Community
⇢ Laurel’s Favorite Erasable Pens
⇢ EP11: What to do Instead of Stuffing Your Feelings

Connect with Laurel Denise:

⇢ Instagram: @laureldenise
⇢ TikTok: @_laureldenise
⇢ Website: Laurel Denise | Save 10% with promo: DANA10