Laura Lummer
Laura Lummer
#215 When Thinking Positive Isn't Useful
#215 When Thinking Positive Isn't Useful
#215 When Thinking Positive Isn't Useful
Friday 4th November 2022
Laura Lummer challenges toxic positivity and offers practical tips for realistic, useful thinking for breast cancer survivors.
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Get the buttons here!Beyond Positive Thinking: Realistic Mindsets for Breast Cancer Survivors
Positive thinking often starts with positive self-talk, and self-talk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head. What is a useful thought when you're in a place where you're struggling?
Picture this: you're going through one of the toughest battles of your life, and everyone around you keeps saying, 'Just think positive!' While well-meaning, this advice can sometimes feel like a slap in the face. Laura Lummer, the empathetic host of 'The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach', understands this all too well. In this enlightening episode, she tackles the concept of 'toxic positivity' head-on and offers a more grounded approach to mental well-being for breast cancer survivors.
Laura explains that while a positive attitude has its benefits, it’s not always the most useful tool when you're grappling with intense emotions. Sometimes, being told to 'look on the bright side' can make you feel even worse, especially if it doesn't resonate with your current state of mind. This episode dives into the difference between positive thinking and what Laura calls 'useful thinking'.
She provides two practical questions you can ask yourself to help shift your mindset in a way that’s both realistic and beneficial. You'll learn how to listen to your body's cues and reframe your self-talk to foster a healthier mental space. Laura also touches on the unique challenges breast cancer survivors face during the holiday season, offering strategies to stay focused and intentional amidst the festivities.
Whether you're navigating life post-diagnosis or simply looking for ways to cultivate a more balanced mindset, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you move forward without the burden of guilt or shame. Tune in for a refreshing take on mental health that goes beyond the superficial cheerfulness often prescribed by others.