We all struggle to some extent with our thinking minds.
As a fellow human being, I also struggle with managing my thoughts.
Perhaps you have noticed that your mind…
- thinks a lot about the future, with many ‘what if’s’ or worst-case scenario thoughts
- can be quite self-critical, noticing and commenting on any mistakes or errors
- may have many ‘shoulds’ and ‘musts’, putting pressure on oneself to do more and more
- dwells & ruminates on upsetting things from the past
…and the list goes on and on…
Ever noticed that your mind is not always your friend!
The good news is that this is normal (surprisingly) and that most of us can relate to the above unhelpful ways of thinking.
Try the following to manage the mind & thoughts:
- Make friends with your mind, accepting that this is how thoughts work
- Try accepting thoughts as thoughts without giving them too much importance
- Go easy on yourself without judging yourself based on your thoughts
- Give yourself credit for as many things as possible, no matter how small…for example, taking this minute to read this email. Well done!
- Forgive yourself for any challenges or difficulties…after all, we are human beings
- When you notice yourself thinking any ‘what if’s’ or worst-case scenario, try and shift this to focusing on the best-case scenario and how you would like the situation to look.
- Focus on a few thoughts of gratitude daily…perhaps use a gratitude diary or download a gratitude app
Just a few suggestions to begin uplifting your mind, one positive thought at a time!
