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399.When Positivity Backfires—What Actually Helps with Paul Jenkins

399.When Positivity Backfires—What Actually Helps with Paul Jenkins

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Live on Purpose is a timely conversation about how we navigate life's transitions with intention rather than reaction. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Paul Jenkins, who has spent decades helping individuals and families shift their mindset, reclaim a sense of purpose, and create lasting peace—especially during seasons of change. Together, we explore why transitions often challenge our thinking, how mindset shapes our emotional and physical responses, and what the science of positivity tells us about resilience, hope, and forward movement. When life feels uncertain, learning how to lead your thoughts can make all the difference in how—and how well—you move forward. More about Dr. Jenkins: https://drpauljenkins.com Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/live-on-purpose

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Chapters 0:00 Intro to living on purpose
2:50 Meet Dr. Paul Jenkins the positivity psychologist
5:45 From psychotherapy to coaching and mindset
9:30 Why circumstances are neutral
13:15 The psychology of judgment and comparison
18:00 Understanding the evaluation model
22:45 Using gratitude to shift your perspective
27:15 The difference between evaluation and creation
32:00 Overcoming anxiety and predicting the future
36:30 Metacognition and thinking about your thinking
41:00 Navigating relationships with adult children
45:15 Brain hack one the gratitude power up
49:45 Finding light in difficult health challenges
53:00 Brain hack two the better by 8 rule
56:15 Closing thoughts and resources
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