138: To Change Your Life, Change Your Thoughts

In this episode, Dr. Steve and his wife, Theresa, explore how changing your thoughts can change your life. They explain how negative thinking holds us back and how shifting to deliberate, positive thoughts can empower you to take control of your health and life. Learn how to identify harmful thought patterns, reframe them, and make lasting changes—starting with your mindset.

 

[00:01 - 06:34] The Power of Thoughts and Control

You can control your thoughts, but not all of them at once.

The brain automatically processes thousands of thoughts daily.

Automatic thinking helps with repetitive tasks like driving or brushing teeth.

You can choose to change negative thoughts and intentionally shift your mindset.

 

[06:35 - 10:49] Changing Negative Thoughts and Creating New Habits

          Changing your thoughts is a gradual process, not an immediate shift.

          Small shifts, like switching hands, help reprogram your brain

          Write down negative thoughts and evaluate if they’re helping or holding you back.

          Identify the root cause of your negative thoughts and consider their impact on your life.

Shift to empowering thoughts to build new, positive habits.

 

[10:50 - 22:59] The Impact of Thoughts on Actions and Results

Your thoughts directly influence your feelings and actions.

Positive thinking shifts you from being a victim to feeling empowered.

Act on positive thoughts to build confidence and create momentum.

Changing negative thoughts requires deliberate practice and consistency.

By controlling your thoughts, you can shape your future and achieve your goals.

           

[23:00 - 24:05] Reframing Negative Thoughts for Lasting Change

Avoid lying to yourself; make your new thoughts believable.

Changing thoughts is empowering, especially in health and wellness.

Food and substances like sugar are toxic and can impact your health.

Focus on changing one or two key negative thoughts at a time.

Consistently review and replace negative thoughts with empowering ones.

           

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Tweetable Quotes:

“ Whenever you do change your thought to something, don't blatantly lie to yourself.” - Dr. Theresa Hughlett

“ You have to identify what the negative thought is first. You can't do anything with that, but once you identify it, you have to be able to switch immediately over to an empowering thought.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“If you keep thinking the same thoughts, you're gonna keep getting the same results.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

 

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