In this Encore Episode, Annaliese and Alan talk about what “Thought Work” is, breaking it down into simple, practical ways to start noticing your thoughts and feelings every day. They cover ways to learn Thought Work for yourself so you can experience accepting yourself more, feeling like the person you want to be, and live in better alignment with your values.

You’ll Hear About:

• You can choose whether to agree or disagree with your thoughts. When you notice yourself thinking an unhelpful thought, it can help clear your mind to then ask yourself, "Do I agree with this thought?"

• Thinking better thoughts takes practice—when you practice repeating thoughts intentionally to yourself, they become more natural!

• Responding instead of reacting to your thoughts and feelings helps you feel more decisive and confident, and helps you feel more like the mature, grounded adult you want to be.

• Feelings are signposts—they're meant to be felt, noticed, and understood. That's why avoiding doesn't work for long! Learn to identify sensations in your body and name what you’re feeling so you can learn what your body needs to tell you and bring yourself more peace and clarity in the moment.

Helpful Intentional Practice for Thinking and Feeling:

1. Slow yourself down and be physically still for 2-5 minutes.
2. Feel your feeling and name it, including the sensations in your body.
3. If you experience resistance to feeling your feelings, it helps to notice your thoughts and how they might be helping you or blocking you. Try to think a supportive thought toward yourself. Ex: “I’m allowed to pick to feel this feeling, and face my thoughts more. I give myself permission to choose to spend 2-5 minutes doing this.”
4. Remind yourself that rushing stops you from getting a clear mind. Take a moment again to breathe and stay slow so you can help yourself feel more calm in your body before going back to your day!

Listen for more info on how to Feel Your Feelings:
Wake Your Dream: Feelings Tour (Episodes 72-78)
https://wakeyourdream.podbean.com/page/3/

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