It means choosing to see the good over the bad and practicing gratitude every day. When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears. When you live in a state of abundance, there is no room for negative thoughts. Have you ever felt that your mind is out of control, beset by anxiety as your thoughts barrel along aimlessly at a million miles a minute?
When your thoughts are on auto-pilot, the prospect of learning how to control your mind might seem impossible. However, meditation is one of the most natural ways to calm and center your mind.
The philosophy of meditation centers on the fact that the mind can only focus on one thought at a time. This is where the power of priming comes into play. Priming engages the mind by first engaging the body by taking several deep, cleansing breaths to cultivate a positive physical state.
By building intention into your thought processes, you more fully understand how to take control of your mind. The mind is more powerful than most of us realize. When you control your thoughts , you control your destiny. There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 1,, times. You might find yourself ruminating on things a lot, constantly doubting yourself, or having trouble dealing with your emotions.
You can take control of your mind and replace out-of-control negative thoughts with positive, accurate ones. You should also spend time with family and friends you trust, since social support can act as a buffer against stress. To learn more from our Professional Counselor co-author, like how to reduce stress and reward yourself, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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There are a number of tricks you can use to control your mind and stop ruminating: Think about the worst-case scenario. Although this seems counter-intuitive and like it would just lead to even more ruminating, when you think about the worst-case scenario, and then think about whether you would be able to handle it; you'll likely find that you can imagine yourself handling the situation and this can help decrease your worry. Schedule time for yourself to worry.
By setting aside time to think about your problem, you can rest assured that it will get the attention it maybe needs; this can help you stop thinking excessively about your problem when you don't want to. Go for a walk. Getting out and about can get your mind off of your worries, either simply because of the exercise itself or because you will be taking in new information sights, sounds, smells which can help your mind wander to other, less distressing things. Believe in yourself and that you can change.
If you don't believe that you can change you're not going to try nearly as hard as if you believe success is possible. So, make sure that you're using positive thinking to face your problem. Try to keep in mind that you can change the way you think, that you can improve. Renounce old habits in favor of a more effective lifestyle. Your subconscious mind where all your habits are recorded is a comfort zone that provides the feeling of familiarity, safety, and confidence. You can do the same things every day, tread the same routs, undertaking no risks.
But what about your bold dreams and ambitious plans? To make some great things happen, as well as grow and develop as a person, you have to leave this comfort zone and undertake some risks in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
Asking open-ended questions and gathering pertinent facts also helps. Then, you can draft a plan for yourself based on those options, putting your thoughts and decisions into writing. The plan should simplify your options and incorporate the most important facts. At this point, let your mind rest and allow any intuition to rise to the surface. Set your plan aside and come back a while later to reassess it, making changes as necessary.
Higher-agency people will start to act if they are 80 percent sure or more. You can always reassess later if need be. Having more agency means taking responsibility for your life.
Exercise the discipline to stop, pay attention, and work on finding a better path for yourself. Anthony Rao, Ph. Paul Napper, Psy. Become a subscribing member today. Martin's Press, , pages. Get the science of a meaningful life delivered to your inbox.
About the Authors. Anthony Rao Anthony Rao, Ph. Paul Napper Paul Napper, Psy. This article — and everything on this site — is funded by readers like you. Not knowing what to do, you sit back and watch the horror movie in your mind. Since negative thoughts are sneaky, and they appear in disguise, they show up as fear, doubt, or anxiety. Just one small thought and your imagination is triggered, tumbling into a wild whirling cyclone that knocks you off your feet.
You can change your thought process. Mind control is a character strength that improves the quality of your life. You may not be able to stop the initial trigger thought, but you can take back the controls and not succumb to them. Negative thinking happens to everyone. No one that I know can escape the initial trigger thought. What matters most is what happens after it that one thought. The more aware you are, the quicker you grab hold of your mind and take back the control.
When you are stuck in negativity, and feel yourself falling into dark thoughts, stop the cycle by naming it. Whether you whisper it, or say it out loud, naming it causes a separation in your subconscious mind. That is enough to break the cycle. When I was suffering from panic attacks, naming what was happening is what saved me.
The negative force is strong but you can be stronger. Name it to stop the cycle. I remember when I was having hurricane shutters put up on my 14th-floor apartment. The workmen were hanging on ropes on the side of the building.
There was no balcony beneath them or anything to fall onto, except the ground below. When they finished, they came into the apartment.
I was standing there with my sweet, gentle pound Labrador on a leash when one of the high-flying workers freaked out. I had to take my dog to another room so he could come in.
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