Take a look around. Thoughts surround you. Everything you see was once them. And only then, the one who thought about it, embodied the thought into reality. Sometimes we underestimate the power that thought has over us. Especially if it is negative. Have you ever heard the expression, "Don't believe any stupid thought you think?" This is good advice, but how to translate it into reality.
Instructions
Step 1
You've probably heard that everything you want from life, be it love, joy, success - it all lies within you. But getting to the source gets in the way of negative thoughts. They control you, make you give up what you want, from dreams, teach you to doubt your own strengths. How can you control the flow of thought and stop being a slave to your thoughts?
Step 2
Tell yourself that your thoughts are just visitors. Not guests. You do not invite them, they arise by themselves, as if by magic. But for some reason this wand is in the hands of an evil wizard.
You can feel great, your deeds can be wonderful, and then - BAM! A thought arises in my head. And now you already feel melancholy and depression. You have uninvited visitors.
Well, admit they are. Just like a sales person who won't clean up until you show him the door yourself. Only with negative thoughts, piety is superfluous. Don't get attached to them. You don't need it. Even if some of them are true. Instead, look at them as aliens. You see them, but you do not need to get involved in dialogue with them. This way, you can get rid of them and avoid strong negative emotions.
Step 3
Look at the root. In other words, find the reason for your negative thoughts. Separating your thoughts from yourself is important to maintain peace of mind. But this will not help if you still do not find out what led to the fact that these thoughts began to visit you. There may be several reasons. For example, you are used to seeing the world in a negative way. To find out if this is so, it is a good idea to learn how to track your train of thoughts. Make a good habit - keep a journal in which you will write down what you thought about during the day.
If fear is the cause, you need to determine what exactly you are afraid of. For example, fear of driving can provoke frequent thoughts of possible accidents.
Anxiety is similar to fear, but not so clear. Anxiety often hides not only fear, but also anger. It is a repressed energy that is best used in action. Are you anxious when you are driving? Are you haunted by thoughts of a possible collision on the road again? Maybe it's about you feeling insecure while driving. To fix this, a few driving lessons with an experienced instructor may be enough to help you hone your skills.
People, especially those who are always unhappy with everything. And they will impose their vision on you.
In addition, negative thoughts provoke emotions such as sadness, envy, or guilt. But if you continue to avoid or suppress them, negative thoughts will press on and eventually take over you completely.
Step 4
Change your body language. You know that smiling triggers the release of hormones that promote relaxation and peace. But negative thoughts wipe the smile off your face. You may not feel like smiling, but there is something you can do.
If you are standing, go. Stretch your shoulders and facial muscles that make your eyebrows frown.
Step 5
Talk to yourself. Self-talk is the kind of private dialogue that happens in your head. He does not allow you to forget how you feel in relation to a particular situation. But you can talk to yourself in different ways. You can scold and swear, or you can be extremely honest with yourself and at the same time treat yourself very carefully.
And when it comes to negative thinking, it's best to treat and talk to yourself with reverence, participation, and kindness. Then bad thoughts have no chance of taking over your mind and controlling your mood.
