On today's episode, Pamela and I discuss ways in which we can rid ourselves of automatic negative thoughts. We talk about how we can dismantle thoughts that keep us stuck by asking a series of questions.

We give you the next two questions to help you dismantle your automatic negative thoughts in the episode:

"Did the thought originate with me?"

"Is the thought serving me?"

Oftentimes, we adopt beliefs and thoughts that attach to our subconscious that don't actually reflect who we are. But we believe them because we were told them at a developmental part of our lives and we don't know how to rid ourselves of them or challenge them.

Questioning our thoughts and where they came from can be massively beneficial because we can look at them objectively.

If the thoughts or ideas that we have about ourselves aren't serving us in any meaningful way, we should get rid of them. If they aren't moving us towards our goals or adding value to our lives in some way, we should get rid of them.

Time Stamps:

0:40 - Where did the thought originate?

1:42 - Did the thought come from myself, society, an adult, a parent, tv, etc?

2:10 - When we assume we're introverted vs extroverted.

4:00 - Pamela tells a coach story.

6:33 - Is the thought serving me and moving me toward my goals?

7:20 - Dismantling ANTS allows us to move forward.

9:10 - If the thought isn't serving us, it's going to keep us stuck.

11:18 - Recognize the ANTS when the pop up.

15:00 - This is what we do in therapy generally.

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.