The Upward Spiral: How to Reverse Negative Thinking
Stop the downward spiral and start your ascent. In Season 1, Episode 114 of The Optimistic Beacon, Dr. Ray Calabrese dives into the transformative power of the Upward Spiral. While we are all familiar with how one bad moment can ruin a day, Dr. Ray introduces the antidote: Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build theory. This episode explores how positive emotions—like joy, interest, and love—do more than just make us feel good; they literally broaden our "momentary thought-action repertoire." By choosing love over fear, we tap into neuroplasticity to build durable personal…
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