Can you train yourself to become a more optimistic person? + The brain science behind why the negative affects us so much & how to get out of a toxic thinking spiral

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2020

⏱️ 29 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: As I discuss in this podcast the brain has a natural optimism bias—we are what I call “wired for love”. This means that when we are connected to others in deep and meaningful ways, and when we are satisfied with where we are in life and where we are going (even if we have ups and downs, which are normal!), we can function at a healthy level. The brain likes it when we are in a good place! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/can-you-make-yourself-a-more-optimistic-person SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Blinkist (This is one of my favorite ways to pass the time while exercising and build my brain, which improves mental resilience!): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess BiOptimizers (The best magnesium supplement for optimal mental and physical health!): Get up to 32% off and free shipping on select packages at BiOptimizers.com. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:00 Our natural optimism bias & how we are wired for love 2:27 What is the mind, and how is it different to the brain? 3:26 How optimism helps us survive AND thrive 7:00 How negative thinking distorts the brain 12:00 How negative thinking can become a habit and impact your mental and physical health 16:50 How to get rid of a bad thinking habit 17:50 Why we need to embrace the negative 20:21 The best way to control your thinking and manage your mind 21:50 How to make negativity work for you and not against you ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	If you haven't heard about anchor, it's the easiest way to make a podcast.
0:06.6	This is how I make my podcasts.
0:09.0	Let me explain.
0:10.4	It's free.
0:11.7	These creation tools that allow you to record and edit your podcast right from your phone
0:16.6	or computer, anchor will distribute your podcast for you so it can be heard on Spotify, Apple
0:22.8	Podcast and many more.
0:25.4	You can make money from your podcast with no minimum listenership.
0:29.9	It's everything you need to make a podcast in one place.
0:34.8	Download the free anchor app or go to anchor.fm to get started.
0:40.5	The link to the anchor app will be in the show notes.
0:45.4	Do you want to improve your online presence?
0:48.2	Are you looking for a great way to share your thoughts and ideas with all your community?
0:52.2	They look no further than Spotify.
0:54.9	Spotify is the newest destination for video content and it all starts on anchor, Spotify's
1:00.5	free podcast creation platform.
1:02.9	Here's how it works.
1:04.4	With anchor, you can easily put video content on Spotify for hundreds of millions of people
1:09.0	to enjoy.
1:10.3	Just sign up at anchor.fm, upload your video and you're good to go.
1:14.9	Plus, Spotify users can listen to your video podcast in the background or using other apps,
1:20.7	just like with music.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Caroline Leaf, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Dr. Caroline Leaf and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.