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3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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Episode 3567:
Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing feelings of helplessness and dissatisfaction. Through her own experiences with serious illness, she illustrates how acceptance and a shift in mindset can reclaim peace and power in our lives.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://buddingoptimist.com/power-of-words/
Quotes to ponder:
"Words can comfort, energize, and encourage. They can also provoke, stifle, and frustrate."
"So don’t ask 'why me?' It is an unanswerable question."
"The biggest problem with the phrase 'if only' is that it describes a scenario that does not exist."
Episode references:
Words Can Change Your Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Can-Change-Your-Brain/dp/0142196770
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3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Manage episode 477659631 series 2394213
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3567:
Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing feelings of helplessness and dissatisfaction. Through her own experiences with serious illness, she illustrates how acceptance and a shift in mindset can reclaim peace and power in our lives.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://buddingoptimist.com/power-of-words/
Quotes to ponder:
"Words can comfort, energize, and encourage. They can also provoke, stifle, and frustrate."
"So don’t ask 'why me?' It is an unanswerable question."
"The biggest problem with the phrase 'if only' is that it describes a scenario that does not exist."
Episode references:
Words Can Change Your Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Can-Change-Your-Brain/dp/0142196770
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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