From Negativity to Empowerment: The Art of Positive Thinking with Michelle Gilean
The One You Feed
Eric Zimmer
4.6 • 2.5K Ratings
🗓️ 20 October 2023
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Michelle Gilean is a highly respected figure in the field of positive psychology and mindset. With a background in national news broadcasting, she recognized the overwhelming prevalence of negative news and its impact on individuals’ well-being. Seeking to address this issue, Michelle studied under Dr. Martin Seligman, the renowned founder of positive psychology, and delved into the science behind a happiness mindset. Michelle’s book, “Broadcasting Happiness,” offers practical strategies for cultivating a positive mindset and creating positive change in both personal and professional settings.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the impact of negative news on your mindset and learn how to protect your well-being
- Uncover the secret to focusing on solutions instead of dwelling on problems for a new perspective
- Harness the remarkable influence of positive thinking and unlock your full potential for success and happiness
- Tap into the power of optimism and cultivate a mindset that empowers you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals
- Learn how to choose progress over negativity and create a life filled with positivity, fulfillment, and growth
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| 0:00.0 | In case you're just recently joining us or however long you've been a listener of the show, |
| 0:04.1 | you may not realize we have years and years of incredible episodes in our archive. |
| 0:08.8 | We've had so many wonderful guests that we've decided to handpick one of our favorites |
| 0:13.2 | that maybe new to you, but if not, it is definitely worth another lesson. |
| 0:17.5 | We hope you'll enjoy this episode with Michelle Geelen. |
| 0:21.4 | As a researcher, if I note the first few words of a conversation, |
| 0:24.8 | I can have a high degree of likelihood of predicting the outcome. |
| 0:30.5 | Welcome to the one you feed. |
| 0:37.5 | Throughout time, great thinkers have recognized the importance of the thoughts we have, |
| 0:42.0 | quotes like garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true. |
| 0:47.6 | And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. |
| 0:51.9 | We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear. We see what we don't have, |
| 0:58.0 | instead of what we do, we think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit. |
| 1:02.9 | But it's not just about thinking, our actions matter. |
| 1:06.4 | It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. |
| 1:11.2 | This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction, |
| 1:15.6 | how they feed their good wolf. |
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