{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E695 Intrusive Thoughts: Probing the Innocence of our Mind","description":"In this enlightening episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we embark on a deep dive into the realm of our thoughts, specifically those intrusive ones that tend to unsettle our minds and influence our emotions. Our thoughts, especially when left unchecked, can lead us down a spiral of negativity, impacting our self-worth, relationships, and daily lives. &amp;nbsp; One critical realization we want listeners to have is this: OUR THOUGHTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. Just because a thought pops into our mind doesn\u2019t mean it's an accurate reflection of reality or our self-worth. More often than not, these intrusive thoughts are simply distortions, not truths. &amp;nbsp; In this episode, we\u2019ll cover: &amp;nbsp; The Nature of Intrusive Thoughts: What they are, why they occur, and their impact on our emotional well-being. &amp;nbsp; Challenging the Guilt of our Thoughts: Unraveling the process of understanding that just because we think something, doesn't mean it's true or that we believe in it. &amp;nbsp; Exercise 1: Thought Journaling: A tool for tracking and challenging the veracity of our intrusive thoughts. Exercise 2: The Flip Side: An activity that involves identifying a negative thought and actively finding a positive counter to it. Exercise 3: Visualization: Using imagery to distance ourselves from our thoughts and see them for what they truly are\u2014transient and not always factual. &amp;nbsp; Join us as we navigate the maze of our minds, offering strategies to differentiate between the baseless intrusive thoughts and the genuine reflections. It\u2019s a journey of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and empowerment, and we invite you to challenge the validity of every thought and embrace the potential for positive thinking. &amp;nbsp; \u2a65 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL&amp;nbsp;\u2a64 https:\/\/bi3xbvVont.ly\/ &amp;nbsp; CLICK HERE for our best-selling products: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xaG3xw and https:\/\/rdbl.co\/3DIQVUC &amp;nbsp; CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https:\/\/bit.ly\/38w2e7r &amp;nbsp; Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https:\/\/www.leowarriors.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner\u2019s prior consent. &amp;nbsp; For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors: &amp;nbsp; EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com. &amp;nbsp; ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340 &amp;nbsp; ASHLIE\u2019S FACEBOOK: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/police.fire.lawenforcement &amp;nbsp; \u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4\u27a4 This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Tactical Living","author_url":"http:\/\/tacticalliving.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27948336\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000104\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/27948336"}