Dr. Aravind Padmaraju argues that blind positive thinking can backfire. Instead of suppressing anxiety about money, he recommends pausing to locate the fear in your body, acknowledging it, then working through it with techniques like EFT. Oprah Winfrey is his example of someone whose circumstances didn't define her.
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Positive thinking is very bad. Thinking with a delusional positive approach is very good. But thinking guiding your subconscious mind is very excellent. Try this when you feel anxious about money. Don't force yourself think positive. First, work with the fear your body is holding. Think about Oprah Winfrey. Her story is a reminder that your circumstances does not have to become your permanent identity. But When you are anxious about money, don't immediately say everything is abundant, everything is fine. First, pause, notice the fear. Where do you feel in your body? Take a deep breath and acknowledge that pain. I am feeling scared about money right now. Then work with the emotion instead of fighting it. This is where practices like EFT can become part of the process because you don't have to pretend fear is not there. Before you move forward. If money anxiety keeps controlling your decisions, comment money. I will send you free ticket to my 2-day Heal and Manifest Bootcamp to understand this deeper level.