Podcast 361: How to use a “thought ladder” to identify and change established patterns of thinking that may be halting your progress

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progress, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-a-thought-ladder-to-identify-change-established-patterns-of-thinking-that-may-be-halting-your-progressOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: If you’d like to give their new and improved Sleep Blend a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 21% off with code DRLEAF for the month of March ONLY. It’s their best offer of the year! Visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access.-immi: Visit immieats.com/drleaf to try immi’s delicious, low carb, plant-based and fiber-rich ramen!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:10 Where the self-help industry falls short4:20 How we actually start finding ourselves & our purpose5:00 How to use a “thought ladder” to self-regulate your thoughts, feelings and choices7:20 Why we should try to avoid “black & white thinking”9:30 How cognitive dissonance affects our mind, brain & body14:25 The treatment effect15:50 Why we need to have self-compassion16:30 Why we should not monitor our progress like we would monitor a machine—progress is not industrial18:25 What resilience really means20:30 The importance of being kind to ourselves23:00 What humility really is26:15 Inspiration versus competition27:00 How to enjoy the journey, not just the end point30:30 Deconstructing toxic social norms38:00, 47:30 The difference between the mind & brainGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appGet a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF toUS: 1 (833) 285 3747UK: +447908679035Canada: 18336032953ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.