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Stop Negative Thought Loops and Start Living Your Life
Go from paralysis to problem solving
Negative thought loops make you feel productive, but you’re not.
If you’ve ever suffered from negative thought loops like I used to, then you know the anxiety they can cause. It feels like we’re doing something about our problems because we’re “busy” dedicating time and energy to the issues. But we’re not actually doing anything to solve our problems. And action is how we solve problems.
There’s a way out of those loops!
If this sounds like something you do, I’m here to tell you: there is a way out! I am living proof!
First, I learned what I was doing, then how it was affecting me, and finally how to stop. Once I stopped, I prevented untold problems from happening in the future. You, too, can dramatically increase your chances of problem solving if you understand how your mind works, get your thoughts out of loop form, and take some action. Here’s what I learned and how I did it.
Looping thoughts often lead to paralysis.
Looping through worst-case scenarios activates our “fight or flight” stress response. It also paralyzes us. We become unable to take action when we get stuck in these loops. When our negative thoughts repeatedly go through…
