Have you ever question your thoughts?
It’s very interesting how our thoughts seem to come out nowhere they just appear and we believe them like is something that has always been there so it must be true.
Understanding that I have a choice into what I think was such an eye-opening to me. Having control of what I think gives me the freedom to choose my thoughts, change negative ones for positive ones. I know it sounds hard since we have been used to believe our thoughts without much questioning, but I can assure you it’s worth the work.
Talking about work, we have heard time and time again that it takes 21 to 60 days and so forth to change a habit and the truth is that changing your thinking is a daily job. Why? Because our brain is used to old habits.
Creating healthy thoughts is like going to the gym or following a diet if you are not consistent you won’t see the results. Being aware is the first step for this change to happen. Once you are aware you can ask yourself if what you are thinking is serving you or needs to be changed.
Practice observing your thoughts, stop and question yourself, what am I thinking, where is it coming from, who told me that or where did I learn it?
You can write it down
Be curious you will be amazed at what could come up.
Ways to Help You Feel Better
There are several things I have learned to feel better when I am down:
The first one is to give my care on to God who knows everything. Doing that frees me from carrying the burden alone.
Another thing is to go out and help others. Helping others is so rewarding and there is so much need in the world. Bringing a smile or just plain listen to some else gives you a different perspective in life.
Journaling is another thing I like to do. Journaling helps me put my thoughts into paper and somehow let them out of my head.
Taking time for myself by reading a good book or walking outside. Reading either a novel or, self-help, or fiction keeps me engaged in other things freeing my head.
One last thing I like to do is spend time with positive people, either family or friends. I love my having a meaningful conversation as well as having a good laugh.
I hope these are helpful tips that will help you bring you up.
Be transformed,
Fidelina