Think New Thoughts
by Emily Ricks
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122: The Joy of Changing Your Mind (And Why Think New Thoughts is…
122: The Joy of Changing Your Mind (And Why Think New Thoughts is…
About this podcast
Do you wish you could feel more peace, confidence, and joy—even when you're facing real challenges?
Think New Thoughts is the podcast where you'll learn how to think better, feel better, and live with more faith, intention, and joy.
Listening each week will help you:
* Think differently about life's challenges so you can experience more peace and confidence, no matter what's happening around you.
* Find more joy in your relationships with the people who matter most in your life (including yourself!).
* Deepen your connection with God and become more of the person you truly want to be.
Every change you want to make begins with a sentence in your mind—a thought. Listen in to learn how to think on purpose and unlock new possibilities for the person God is helping you become.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 122 episodes
- 122: The Joy of Changing Your Mind (And Why Think New Thoughts is Back!) · 8 minThink New Thoughts is back! After a little detour, we're returning to the original name—and opening up the conversation to anyone who wants to live with more faith, intention…
- 121: 3 Ways Punishing Your Teen Gets You The Opposite of What You Want in Your Parenting as an LDS Mom · 15 minIt's easy to believe that the best thing to do when your teenager does something wrong is punish them. But what if that isn't true? Your punishments might actually be doing more…
- 120: If You're an LDS Mom Parenting Teenagers and You Feel Like Giving Up, Listen to This · 11 minParenting teenagers is a demanding job. Have you ever wondered if what you're doing as a mom is actually making a difference? Or felt like giving up because it seems like it…
- 119: The Fastest Way to Kill Your Teen's Confidence and How to Build it Instead as an LDS Mom · 17 min · Episode 119You want your teen to become confident and capable—but some of the ways you're trying to help may be doing the exact opposite. In this episode, you'll discover: • Two common…
- 118: How to Say No to Your Teen Without Being Mean as an LDS Mom · 11 min · Episode 118Saying no to your teenager can feel tricky—especially when you want to hold a boundary without being harsh, controlling, or damaging your relationship. So how do you stay firm in…
- 117: The Surprising First Step to Better Communication With Your Teen that Most LDS Moms Miss · 10 minHard conversations with your teen can feel stressful before they even begin. But what if better communication starts before you decide what to say? In this episode, you'll…
- 116: Still Cringing About That Mistake? How LDS Moms Can Let Go of Regret When Parenting Teens · 10 min · Episode 116Have you ever replayed something in your mind that you wish you had handled differently—and cringed every time you think about it? In this episode, I'm sharing a pretty…
- 115: The Powerful Way Forgiveness Can Lighten Your Load When Parenting Teens (and Why Holding Onto Hurt Is Actually the Harder Choice) · 42 minIf you've been feeling worn down as a mom, some of your energy may be going toward something you don't even realize you're doing. In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation I…
- 114: How LDS Moms Can Find Peace When Parenting Teens Doesn't Look the Way They Thought It Would · 12 minSometimes parenting teenagers doesn't look anything like you thought it would. When you can't change what your teenager is choosing, or what is happening to them, you might feel…
- 113: Loving the Teen You Actually Have | A Different Kind of Forgiveness in Parenting · 14 min · Episode 113You probably had a picture in your mind of who your teenager would be—what they'd care about, the choices they'd make, even the relationship you'd have. But what happens when the…
- 112: When You Feel Inconvenienced by Your Teen's Choices | Parenting With Less Frustration · 14 min · Episode 112When your teenager makes choices that affect you, it can be easy to get frustrated—not just with what's happening right now, but with what you're afraid those choices might mean…
- 111: Parenting Teens Is Exhausting When You Don't Know This | For LDS Moms · 15 min · Episode 111Do you ever feel exhausted trying to get your teenager to make good choices, have a better attitude, or do what you've asked? In this episode, you'll discover: • How to know…
- 110: Frustrated With Your Teen? Stop Doing This One Thing | Parenting With Less Conflict · 11 min · Episode 110Have you ever been frustrated trying to get your teenager to understand something that seems so obvious to you? Maybe you think it's important to keep a clean room, stay on top…
- 109: If You Want To Enjoy Parenting Teens More, Start Here · 11 min · Episode 109If you want to understand why parenting your teenager can feel so hard—and what you can actually do to find more joy in it—this episode will give you the foundation for…
- 108: When Your Teen is Struggling: Is Your Response Actually Helping? | Parenting With More Confidence · 8 minWhen your teenager is going through something hard, of course you want to help—but your first instinct might not be as helpful as you think. In this episode, you'll learn • The…
- 107: 5 Things to Give Up if You Want to Enjoy Parenting Teenagers · 16 min · Episode 107What if some of the things you expect yourself to do as a mom are actually sucking the joy out of parenting? In this episode, you'll discover: • How trying to protect your teen…
- 106: Parenting Teens Without Yelling | What to Do Instead · 17 min · Episode 106You've asked nicely. You've reminded them. You've explained yourself. And your teenager still isn't listening. So eventually, you get louder. If yelling sometimes feels like the…
- 105: 3 Reasons the Consequences You Set For Your Teen Aren't Working | Parenting with More Confidence · 12 min · Episode 105You followed through. You gave the consequence. And your teenager still didn't change their behavior. If you've ever wondered why consequences don't seem to work with your teen…
- 104: When You Resent Your Teen—The Parenting Problem No One Talks About · 11 min · Episode 104Do you ever find yourself resenting your teen for all the sacrifices you make for them—and then feeling bad that you feel that way? Resentment doesn't mean you don't love your…
- 103: The Argument With Your LDS Teenager You Will Never Win (and Why That's Good News) · 10 min · Episode 103There's one argument you can have with your teenager over and over again—and you're never going to win it. The good news? Once you stop trying to, parenting your teen can become…
