Spotting the difference between useful thinking and misery-making loops

In this episode of Resilience Across Borders, host Rachid dives into the powerful difference between productive thinking, the kind that leads to clarity, solutions, and peace, and misery thinking, which traps us in cycles of worry and self-criticism.

Rashid shares practical tools and real-life examples to help you notice when your thoughts stop serving you and how to redirect them toward purpose and calm. You’ll also learn grounding techniques and reflection questions that can immediately shift your mental state from chaos to clarity.

More About Topics Covered:

• Productive thinking solves. Misery thinking loops. Ask yourself: Am I solving this or just spinning on it?
  
• Stay present. Misery thinking is often stuck in the past or future. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to come back to now.
  
• Set mental limits. Productive thinking has an endpoint; misery thinking doesn’t. Give yourself a time frame and move forward.
  
• Build yourself up. Notice your self-talk — would you say that to a friend? Choose thoughts that guide, not criticize.

📝 Resources

• Emo Gym: The Emotional Gym Journal – Designed by Rashid Zahidi to help you focus, organize, and stay awake to life. Available on Amazon.
  
• Visit: https://atresilience.com/

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