285: How to manage negative thoughts | Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: “We spend between half to three quarters of our day in our minds time traveling between the past, present, and future.” Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and communication pathologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to increase your mental fitness, plus: - How to measure your personal formula for happiness - Why millennials are more prone to anxiety - Why it doesn't actually take three weeks to form a habit - How to tap into your mind's optimism bias - Why you're never really living in the present moment Referenced in the episode: -Leaf's book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess . -mbg Podcast episode #237 , with Leaf. -Leaf's clinical trial on mind management with millennials . -mbg article on Leaf's 5-step mind management process . Don't forget to use the code HEMP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's hemp multi+. Our formula combines European Union Certified Organic hemp oil with vitamin D and other potent botanicals to help support a sense of calm and wellbeing—without getting you high.* To learn more about the supplement Jason swears by to wind down, visit mindbodygreen.com/hemp25 . Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices