What You Think About You Bring About, and the Science Behind It

Have you ever had one small comment completely throw you off — even when everything had been going well? One moment you feel confident and capable, and the next you’re second-guessing yourself, replaying the moment, and wondering what changed.

In this episode of Catching Sunshine, we explore how thoughts affect behavior — and why the brain is wired to latch onto negative moments more powerfully than positive ones. Through a personal story and real science, you’ll learn how a single thought can shift your emotions, your confidence, and how you show up in the world.

This isn’t about blaming yourself for negative thinking. It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface so you can interrupt the spiral sooner and choose a more supportive direction. Small mental shifts really do create big ripple effects.

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In this episode you’ll learn

• Why negative thoughts have such a strong emotional impact

• How one belief can quietly change your behavior

• What negativity bias is and how it affects confidence

• The science behind thought → emotion → action spirals

• How to gently reframe thoughts without forcing positivity"

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