Why you’re hard on yourself
Episode 86 of the Scale with Psychology podcast, hosted by Ani Manian, titled "Why you’re hard on yourself" was published on March 19, 2024 and runs 13 minutes.
March 19, 2024 ·13m · Scale with Psychology
Episode Description
Why do successful entrepreneurs continue to be hard on themselves despite achieving significant success?
In this coaching segment I unpack the brain's negativity bias and addictive nature of negative self-perception.
The ultimate goal is a state of flow and abundance, achieved by minimizing self-focus and maximizing engagement with passions and contribution to the world.
- The Surprising Truth Behind Negative Self-Talk Among Successful Entrepreneurs
- Unpacking the Architecture of Negative Self-Talk
- Understanding the Brain's Negativity Bias and Its Impact
- The Addictive Nature of Negative Self-Talk
- How Our Brain Predicts and Prefers Negative Outcomes
- The Vicious Cycle of Confirming Negative Beliefs
- Neurological Reinforcement of Negative Thoughts
- Breaking the Cycle: The Path to Positive Self-Thought
- The Ultimate Goal: A State Beyond Self-Thought
- Embracing Abundance Through Contribution and Love
- Achieving True Abundance by Downregulating Self-Focus
- The Flow State: Merging with the Moment and the Divine
- Tapping into True Abundance Through Passion and Flow
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