264: Should We Always Try to Think Positive?

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:00] What is The Difference Between Happiness, Joy, and Thinking Positive?[07:43] Challenging Emotions Are Check Engine Lights From God [11:08] We Need to Embrace Challenging Emotions Before We Fill Ourselves Back Up with Positivity[16:25] Are You Going to “Regularly Water” Healthy or Unhealthy Mindsets?[19:59] Ask Yourself These Questions: What is Going on Under The Surface Emotionally + What Will be Helpful in The Moment?[24:23] Myth 1: “I'm Only Able to Find Joy When Life is Good”[26:00] Myth 2: “I Am a Bad Person if I Tend to Focus on The Negative and Don't Feel Positive About an Outcome.”[28:03] Myth 3: “It is Impossible to Hold Positivity and Frustration at The Same Time”[30:51] Myth 4: “The Other Shoe Will Drop If I Lean on a Positive Thought”[33:38] Is There Something Getting in The Way of You Accessing Joy?RESOURCES:Godly joy is a fruit of the spirit, but our physical, mental, and spiritual states (things we’re in charge of) play a huge role in our ability to receive godly joy. Let me show you 10 practical ways to tap into everyday Christ-centered joy in my new free video training:  10 Habits and Mindsets to Cultivate Extraordinary Joy. Download it now!RELATED EPISODES:263: Do You Struggle with Joy (Even Though You Know Christ)?Send us Fan Mail