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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2023 · 31 MIN

Unmask Your Mental Mischief Makers

from Aging Flipped with Debi Talbert · host Debi Talbert - Life Coach

Listeners discover how to gain independence from mental mischief-makers through reframing techniques. Debi encourages experimenting with new thought patterns to access untapped potential. For women seeking to fulfil later stages of life on their own terms, this provides tools to overcome self-doubt. It inspires taking the reins of our internal narratives. Join Debi's community at JumpseatCoaching.com to get the Aging Gracefully Flight Plan: Journey Through Aging with Grace and Confidence.What are Age ANTs?Age ANTs are the unconscious, negative thoughts we have about growing older. Common examples include "I'm too old to try new things" and "Every ache means the worst."Why do ANTs Matter?Left unchecked, ANTs shape how we see the world and limit our actions. Debi explains how the brain seeks to validate thoughts, directing focus. This impacts feelings and behaviors.Recognizing Your Own ANTs  Debi guides visualizing ANTs as separate from ourselves. See them as tiny ants crawling on sentences apart from you. This gives the power to choose different perspectives.Questioning Deeply Held BeliefsSome ANTs feel completely true, but asking if all people agree reveals them as stories, not facts. Writing thoughts down helps objectively analyze what's belief versus reality.Shifting to Supportive ThoughtsNotice which thoughts inspire your dreams or hold you back. Intentionally choose thoughts that support goals rather than ANT-dictated limitations. You have control over your perspective.Find out about Debi's community Busy Being Flawsome for group coaching on discovering your potential beyond ANT-imposed boundaries at JumpseatCoaching.com. agingflipped.com for more resources on aging with ease and more fulfillment. 

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In this episode, Debi Talbert explores how Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) like "I'm too old to start over" can limit us without awareness. She shares strategies to recognize these "age ANTs", see them as distinct from our identity, and choose perspectives that align with our goals.

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