235 // The Best-Case Scenario Method

<p>Hello and welcome to episode 235 of The Mindful Kind podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, I've shared The Best-Case Scenario Method, which is all about cultivating more hope and positivity. </p> <p>Here are the steps for implementing The Best-Case Scenario yourself: </p> <ul> <li>Notice when a challenge or problem arises in your life</li> <li>Observe non-judgementally if your mind starts to focus on negative thoughts</li> <li>Ask yourself, "What is the best-case scenario?" and spend some time imagining it</li> <li>Ask yourself, "What is one thing I can start doing today to move closer to the best-case scenario?" (And then do it!)</li> </ul> <p>The resources mentioned in this episode include:</p> <p>- The VIA Character Strengths Test: <a href= "https://www.viacharacter.org/">https://www.viacharacter.org/</a></p> <p>- <a href= "https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259011332030002X?via%3Dihub"> 2020 study about hope</a></p> <p>- <a href= "https://psiloveyou.xyz/catastrophizing-destroyed-my-last-relationship-a15ca3a8b08f?source=friends_link&sk=a5def4267b4a1d85d9e9eb1b6e46c68a"> My Medium article about catastrophizing </a></p> <p>- <a href="https://www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/203">Episode 203 of The Mindful Kind: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies</a></p> <p>- My website: <a href= "http://www.rachaelkable.com">www.rachaelkable.com</a> </p> <p>Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>