Three Reasons Why Positive Thinking Sucks - And Why It's Not Your Fault [Episode 022]

Three Reasons Why Positive Thinking Sucks - And Why It's Not Your Fault [Episode 022]

So 'The Secret' tells us that our thoughts create our reality, but what if you've tried positive thinking or affirmations and it didn't work for you?

Did you know it can actually make you feel worse, if you don't do it the right way?

In today's episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast you'll discover:

  • What positive thinking is - and what it shouldn't be (but this is actually what most of us try)
  • Three reasons why it sucks
  • The single biggest mistake I see people making
  • Why positive thinking isn't enough, no matter how good you get at it
  • And the one thing you can do today, to start turning this around, in under sixty seconds

Show notes and transcript are here: https://www.ditchingimpostersyndrome.com/podcast/022/

And today's resources are:


When we use positivity to pretend everything is great, when we're secretly hurting inside, we're faking it. And that makes negative self-talk and Imposter Syndrome worse.The problem with positive thinking? It needs to come with positive feeling. It goes beyond mindset.


Hope you find this useful! x Clare

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