1.KILL THOSE ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) Presented by:L. Susan Fischer, MCJ, CFC Workforce Specialist, Consultant,Speaker, Educator

2. The Mind is a Battlefield

Personal journey

Recent events - challenges

Dont have it all together

We are in a daily war, so arm yourself for battle

The battle is won by small, repetitive victories

• It takes faith, strength, endurance, and hope

3. The Concept of ANTS

Concept comes fromDr. Daniel Amen

• Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness

4. Power of Thoughts

All you are is what youve thought aboutBuddha

A mans life is what his thoughts make of itMarcus Aurelius

A man is what he thinks about all day longRalph Waldo Emerson

Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind-- William James

5. Power of Thoughts

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them. George Bernard Shaw

What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change our lives we need to stretch our minds .Wayne Dyer

6. Power of Thoughts

As a man thinketh, so is he -- Proverb

You become what you think about Earl Nightengale

• www.thestrangestsecretmovie.com /

You become what you think about most of the time Brian Tracy

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUM033lOmtY

7. Power of Thoughts

Thoughts are energy

Brain doesnt know what is true from what is false

Our mind will return anything we plant in it

• Gardening concept (fruit or poison)

Thoughts begin everything feelings, actions

Thoughts create

8. Gardening Example

Sunlight

Water

Air

Temperature

Soil

Fertilizer

Shovel

Seeds

Pruning

Faith and Belief

Routine steps to take

Oxygen, health, self care

Control thoughts/attitude

Support, encouragement, reinforcement

Resources

Starting point

Idea, need

Input, feedback, analysis

You return what you plant. Plant the right goal in your mind! 9. The Power of Positive Thinking

Remez Sasson:

Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results.A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Whatever the mind expects, it finds.

www.successconsciousness.com/index_000009.htm

10. Constructive Thinking

Your Elevator to Success Dr. Seymour Epstein of the University of Massachusetts researched the thinking styles ofhighly successful people .The most interesting survey result was the fact thatsuperachievers think differentlythan average achievers.Dr. Epstein found nine key differences:

11. Constructive Thinking

Superachievers think in ways that make themless sensitiveto disapproval and rejection. They brush off rejection faster.

They think in ways that facilitateeffective action .

Their thoughts aremore focusedon the task at hand and theyrefuseto let their minds drift to unpleasant events of the past. If they cannot do anything about a negative situation, theydo not worryabout it and they move on with their lives.

They do not engage in superstitious thoughts.

12. Constructive Thinking

They think that failures are an important source oflearningandrefuse to equate failure with low self-worth . Thinking constructively saves them from wasting time and suffering psychological pain.

Theydo not restrict their thinkingby establishing rigid patterns. They do not divide others into "winners" and "losers," butaccept peoplefor who they are as individuals.

Theythink thoughts throughwithout jumping to false conclusions. They are able to see their actions and the world in ahealthy and realistic perspective . They are optimists, yet think realistically.

13. Constructive Thinking

Theywelcome challengeswithoptimismandwithout fear . When they face difficulties, they find ways to look at the positive side of life.

Theydo not waste time in unproductive, esoteric, or catastrophic thoughts . Theythink constructivelyand they know that their level of thinking determines their level of success.

14. Learn From a Sports Example

What has made some of the greatest athletes in the world? These athletes:

• recognize their potential

• eliminate roadblocks

• are focused, their head is in the game

• do not let fear overcome their potential

• trust

• put in a full effort, do no slack

• protect themselves from outside influences

• dump the insecurity

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGZF6aiHd_4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAXg078999g 15. Billy Riggs Magic of Attitude

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoWx4WZCt_M

We choose our attitude, it is an act of the will

I can attract bad things or good things

We have an illusion of helplessness, a false feeling that can paralyze us. It is NOT REAL.

We need to seize control of our destiny.

We have the power to face any circumstance with a positive attitude.

We need proactivity and courage

We can master the impossible

We can change what we believe

Once I got my head in the right place the world came out just fine

16. Its Contagious

Ever notice that when you are around a Debbie Downer your mood can also be affected?

Control what you see and hear

Surround yourself with ONLY positive people! Not only do you become what you think about, you become what you hang around with!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wOAPfqqwrA

17. I Believe

I believeevery person has within themselves inexhaustible reserves of potential they have never even come close to realizing.

I believeeach person has far more intelligence than they have ever used.

I believeeach person is more creative than he or she has ever imagined.

I believethe greatest achievements of your life lie ahead of you.

I believethe happiest moments of your life are yet to come.

I believethe greatest successes you will ever attain are still waiting for you on the road ahead.

And, I believethrough learning and application of what you learn, you can solve any problem, overcome any obstacle and achieve any goal that you can set for yourself.

Brian Tracy International, 462 Stevens Avenue, S-202, Solana Beach CA 92075,www.briantracy.com

18. Solutions

Think about what you are thinking about

Take every thought captive

Tell yourself the truth

Surround yourself with positive things

Focus on the right things

Set boundaries

Be thankful in all things

Work at it

19. More Solutions

Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health, and hope

Never try to get even with your enemies

Count your blessings, not your troubles.

Try to profit from your losses.

Create happiness for others.

--Dale Carnegie. Borrowed from Dale Carnegies Golden Book

20. More Solutions

Show respect.

Appeal to nobler motives.

Prepare for the worst and try to improve on the worst.

Dont fuss about trifles.

Let go of the past

--Dale Carnegie. Borrowed from Dale Carnegies Golden Book

21. Resources

Dr. Daniel Amen

Joyce Meyer

Earl Nightengale

Tony Robbins

www.simpletruths.com

www.appleseeds.org /SPEC-IDX.HTM

22. Thank you!! L. Susan Fischer, MCJ, CFC [email_address] [email_address] www.linkedin.com/in/lsusanfischer www.xoffendersuccess.blogspot.com Also on Facebook