264: Should We Always Try to Think Positive?

The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle

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!

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