161 - Why Positive Thinking Doesn't Work & What To Do Instead

If you have ever tried to use positive thinking or mindset work to feel better, shift a bad mood, eliminate negative thoughts or change your life, you know it simply does not work.In today's episode, I explain exactly why this is and what you need to practice instead. You will learn why you have negative thoughts, where they come from and what you can do about them.I also walk you through my step-by-step somatic process that will regulate your nervous system, shift your energy and help you naturally access a new and more positive way of thinking!In this episode, I cover:Why positive thinking will not change how you feelHow to know when it's the right time to do mindset work, and when it is notWhere your negative thoughts actually come fromThe importance of developing a mind-body connectionWhy you need to shift your energy before you can shift your thoughtsHow the state of your nervous system informs your thoughtsGetting to the root cause of your negative thoughtsThe true way to actually change your thoughtsWhy positive thinking works for some people and othersMy step-by-step process for shifting out of negative thinkingMy go-to somatic practices for creating inner changeSimple ways to regulate your nervous system and create inner calmHow to bring yourself out of stress and into safetyHow to naturally think more positive thoughtsLinks:Join the waitlist for EMBODIED: https://www.conniechapmancourses.com/embodied-waitlistEpisode show notes: https://conniechapman.com/positive-thinking-doesnt-work-what-to-do-instead/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6tSS5WF09sConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connie_chapman/Thanks for tuning in! Connie x