However, I know many people who’ve confirmed that “thought stopping” does not work for them. So, if you use this method, you may want to tie it in with one of the other ways of combating negativism. For instance, after you tell yourself, “Don’t go there. Stop the negative...
Since it’s much easier toshowyou how to use a thought record than towriteit out, I made this video, as part of my“3-Minute Therapy”series. I urge you to take 3 minutes and watch as I explain exactly how the thought record works. Then, join me back b...
(I’m using the word “mind” in its ordinary English sense of “consciousness.” Most spiritual books use it in a more restricted sense having to do only with sensation and thought. They do this because the word for “mind” in Indian languages has that restricted meaning. This is one ...
When we have fallen into a habit of pessimism, our brains begin to produceautomatic negative thoughts, or ANTs, via neural pathways.The more the neural pathways are impressed with certain beliefs, the more automatic they become. Take every thought captive and flip negative ones into positive affi...
When you’re caught in a thought loop, try to take a step back and remember that this is how your brain is wired—and that these intrusive thoughts are just that: thoughts. Once you recognize them for what they are, you’ll be able to proactively work toward stopping unwanted thought cy...
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2It means getting faster and more efficient at reading, while still understanding what you’re reading. Although you spend a good part of your day reading, have you ever thought about how you read? How do your eyes make sense of the shapes of the letters, and then put those letters toge...
You need time to recover and get stronger. 6. Have an emergency way out – When the wave of temptation comes you need to have a pre-planned emergency way out. Many people have found that snapping a rubber band on their wrist helps break the automatic thought chain that leads to ...
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Thought Stopping and Controlling Obsessive Thoughts What to Do Instead of Stopping OCD Thoughts You can be aware of an intrusive thought without trying to stop it. You can start by trying to recognize that the thought is trying to control you (for example, by making you feel the need to...