#563: First Thought: The Easiest Hack for Increasing Confidence

Podcast #563   FIRST THOUGHT: THE EASIEST HACK FOR INCREASING CONFIDENCE The "First Thought" concept is one of the quickest and easiest ways to boost your confidence and to improve your overall happiness and productivity rate. This episode will give you the step-by-step process to training your first thought and to tapping more easily into a more positive brain. This process will help you have more positive days with less effort … and to implement the process requires less than 30 seconds. ANNOUNCEMENT: It's not too late to join Self-Doubt Detox: Are you tired of self-doubt holding you back from reaching your full potential? It's time to break free and embrace a life filled with confidence and self-assurance. Join us for the Self Doubt Detox, a transformative event happening during the first week of September! Don't miss this opportunity to reclaim your self-worth and reignite your self-belief. Mark your calendar and visit www.trishblackwell.com/detox for all the details and to secure your spot today. REVIEW OF THE WEEK FIRST THOUGHT OF THE DAY The first thought of the day acts as a crucial anchor, setting the tone for the hours ahead and shaping our emotional landscape. Like the initial strokes on a canvas, this thought has the power to paint the hues of our entire day. Whether it's a positive affirmation, a sense of gratitude, or an anticipatory worry, that initial mental brushstroke can ripple through our thoughts and actions, influencing our reactions to challenges and interactions. A positive start often cultivates an optimistic outlook, enhancing resilience in the face of obstacles. Conversely, a negative or anxious beginning can cast a shadow, coloring moments with doubt and stress. Recognizing the impact of this early thought allows us to consciously choose and shape it, guiding our emotions and experiences towards a brighter, more fulfilling day. Start observing it. Set your own standards. See for yourself. Trash Thoughts "Trash thoughts" is a colloquial term used to describe negative, unhelpful, or irrational thoughts that often lack a basis in reality or evidence. These thoughts may be self-critical, judgmental, anxious, or pessimistic, and they can contribute to feelings of stress, insecurity, or unhappiness. Trash thoughts tend to be automatic and may arise from cognitive biases, past experiences, or societal influences. They often undermine one's self-esteem, distort perceptions, and hinder rational decision-making. Recognizing and addressing these thoughts is an important step in maintaining mental well-being, as it allows individuals to challenge their validity and replace them with more constructive and accurate ways of thinking. Clean Thoughts The opposite of "trash thoughts" could be referred to as "empowering thoughts," "positive affirmations," or simply "constructive thoughts." These are thoughts that uplift, motivate, and contribute to a healthier and more balanced mindset. Empowering thoughts are rooted in reality, self-compassion, and a growth-oriented perspective, leading to improved emotional well-being and a more positive outlook on life. FIRST THOUGHT DURING THE DAY Every day, our minds generate an astounding number of thoughts—around 60,000 to 80,000 on average. However, it's important to recognize that just because a thought crosses our mind doesn't automatically make it a fact.