The Anatomy of Delusional Positive Thinking and How to Stop It

Thinking positive is always better than thinking negative. However, delusional positive thinking is, well…delusional. Being delusional is the act of contradicting reality. In many situations the reality may be that there is truly nothing to be positive about. For example, getting a flat tire that causes you to miss a once in a lifetime event. […]

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Acknowledging the Existence of a Mindset Misalignment

The first step to behavior change is acknowledging the existence of a mindset misalignment. A mindset misalignment is the result of being incongruent with the 5 elements that define your mindset. As a result, your thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and values drive unwanted behavior. For example, if you value your health, but consistently eat unhealthy and […]

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The Difference Between the Problem Mindset and The Obstacle Mindset

There is a subtle difference between the problem mindset and the obstacle mindset. On the one hand problems require solutions. On the other hand, obstacles require navigation. Once you solve a problem, you can share your answer with other people who can solve that problem the same way. Conversely, the circumstances in which one faces […]

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