Entrepreneurs, Get Rid of Toxic Thinking Before It Makes You Sick
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I recently read a very interesting book on toxic thinking and its affect on all aspects of our lives. I found the book so interesting and so relevant for the serious entrepreneur that I decided to share it with you today.
Did you know that the average person has over 30,000 thoughts a day? Further, did you know that an uncontrolled thought life can create the conditions for illness in your body? Toxic thinking can actually make you sick and if you are sick you can’t properly achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
In her book, “Who Switched Off My Brain?”, Dr. Caroline Leaf helps you understand the anatomy of a thought, how a thought grows, what happens when thoughts go toxic and how to detox your thinking. It was really amazing to me to see how many systems of the body are affected by a thought. It has made me more determined to manage my thought life and to make sure I keep it positive.
In her book Dr. Leaf gives an example of three negative and incorrect beliefs that lead to toxic thoughts and emotions:
- I must do well.
- You must treat me well.
- The world must be easy.
It would seem that these are harmless thoughts but the truth is they create unrealistic expectations and when they are not met they put your mind and body in stress mode and cause all types of health and performance problems.
Please check out the book and let me know what you think. As always I look for your comments.
Just ordered it… will be here in a few days. I will love to discuss it further once I do a read through, thanks again
I am looking forward to reading it.
These three thoughts suprisingly were hallmarks in my psychological development. I am sure that it was done unknowingly nevertheless these thoughts were promoted to a great degree.
Now that I am an adult I have began to realize my unrealistic expectations. With much assistance my brain will be switched back on.