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. Part Two will go up on Wednesday. Enjoy!

We start by explaining what A.N.T.S. are. Automatic negative thoughts are thoughts that we all hold about ourselves, other people, our capabilities, and the world around us. We all have them. We all have some that are attached to our subconscious.

ANTS infiltrate our lives in many ways. Some of which are the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs drive our behavior for better or worse, so it's important that we become aware of what they are.

We wanted to give 5 easy questions that you can ask yourself if you feel a negative thought is keeping you stuck. We start with the question: "Is the thought useful?" If it's not a useful thought and it's not moving us in the direction we'd like to go, we may need to abandon it.

The next two questions are: 

"Is it true?" 

"Is it kind?" 

We give explanations for each.

Time Stamps:

1:29 - What are A.N.T.S.?

2:22 - Automatic negative thoughts infiltrate our lives.

3:11 - Internal monologue.

4:24 - How it shapes our world view.

8:10 - 5 questions to ask ourselves.

8:35 - "Is it useful?"

9:55 - "Is it true?"

10:24 - Can we challenge our thoughts?

13:35 - "Is it kind?"

14:00 - Can we challenge the accuracy of a negative thought?

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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.