How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking

About this episode

<p>In today’s episode, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your mindset, stop negative thoughts, and make your mind work for you. </p><p>What if the voice in your head — the one that criticizes, spirals, and second-guesses everything — could actually <i>help</i> you? </p><p>In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with one of the world's leading experts on the mind, Dr. Ethan Kross, PhD. He's a neuroscientist, award-winning psychologist, professor at the University of Michigan, director of The Emotion & Self Control Laboratory, and leading expert on the science of emotion, self-talk, and mental resilience. </p><p>Today, he's here to teach you how to stop negative thoughts from running your life — using simple, science-backed tools. </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Kross shares specific tactics, strategies, and insights you can use to break free from spiraling and reset your mind for positivity. </p><p>If you're tired of overthinking, doubting yourself, or feeling stuck in your own head… this one’s for you. </p><p>Class is in session, because after you listen to this, your brain will not be the same. </p><p>For more resources, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-287" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p>If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-172/" target="_blank">6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better</a></p><p>Connect with Mel: </p><p> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </a></li><li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>