Are negative thought loops keeping you stuck? Knowing how to break the cycle is the key to getting unstuck and moving with momentum again.

Ever been stuck as the same negative thought plays on repeat — over and over — in your mind? Throughout the day it keeps on popping up and it’s the soundtrack to your sleep time, too. Maybe you even wake up to it and then you find it setting the cadence of your entire day . . . and mood.

These negative thought loops *can* be broken. It just takes understanding what drives them and a few bits of Biblical wisdom for how to swap the negative thoughts out for better ones. On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast, I’m sharing the seven micro-steps that will help you to break the cycle of negative thinking and replace those thoughts with better ones so you can get back to feeling peacefully productive as you walk out your purpose. Are you ready for some of that? If so, Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let’s Go!

WANT HELP BREAKING NEGATIVE THOUGHT LOOPS? If you’re ready to take every thought captive and shift your mindset to the mind of Christ, grab the free Thought Exchange Worksheet by heading to ericapyle.com/thoughts. You’ll receive a link to a worksheet that lays out the thought exchange exercise and encourages you with supportive scripture. So good, right? Go grab the link to this powerful resource here.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

2 Timothy 1:7
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Philippians 4:6-8
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

2 Corinthians 10:5
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

Isaiah 61:3
To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.

LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

WANT HELP BREAKING NEGATIVE THOUGHT LOOPS? If you’re ready to take every thought captive and shift your mindset to the mind of Christ, grab the free Thought Exchange Worksheet by heading to ericapyle.com/thoughts. You’ll receive a link to a worksheet that lays out the thought exchange exercise and encourages you with supportive scripture. So good, right? Go grab the link to this powerful resource here.

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Erica co-leads a local church alongside her husband, Doug, in Tampa, Florida called REVIVE Church of Tampa. You can visit the church’s website for more information about who we are, what we believe and how we show up as the Church in the heart of West Tampa and beyond.

REVIVE Church of Tampa

REVIVE Church of Tampa streams service live on Sunday mornings at 11am ET. You can find that livestream on our church Facebook page:

Live Service – Sundays at 11am ET

If you’re interested in joining the online campus of REVIVE Church of Tampa, you are welcome to join our community group on Facebook where we offer weekly discussion around the Friday and Sunday messages as well as discipleship Zoom groups and the opportunity to host others in your home as you stream services. You can find us here:

The ROCC: REVIVE Online Campus Community

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About this podcast:

Welcome to the Positioned to Prosper Podcast with Erica Pyle, where we dive deep into Biblical mindsets, strategies, and inspiration to help you thrive in every area of your life. Whether it’s faith, health, relationships, finances, business, or ministry, Erica’s here to equip you with the tools you need to get unstuck, overcome overwhelm, and avoid burnout as you pursue your purpose with intention.

Join Erica, co-lead pastor of REVIVE Church of Tampa, and founder/lead mentor of The Jesus Girl Gang, an online, group coaching mentorship for Christian women with a pioneering spirit, as she shares powerful teachings, practical advice, and pivotal strategies for breakthrough living without compromising on the things that matter most to you. With over 13 years of experience in pastoral ministry alongside her husband Doug, Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and a passionate heart for helping you live out God’s best for your life.

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