“Always think of yourself as you want yourself to be.” Most of the time thinking positively is easy. But there are times when you may have a problem or ailment that you keep thinking about. Remember you can only think of one thing at a time and your conscious mind has free will. So you have a choice of what you think about. Here are a few ideas to use when you are having trouble keeping your conscious mind off negative thoughts.
First, do all directed activity items you can think of. Do not break the Natural Cycle: Energy —>Idea —>Directed Activity—>Rest —>Energy —>etc. Doing something positive helps in two ways. You burn energy in a constructive way instead of suppressing it, and doing something positive gives you a feeling of being in control.
Second, every time your conscious mind turns to the negative thought, substitute it:
• Picture a positive “One-Word” affirmation.
• Visualize a symbol, such as a happy face.
• Envision a pleasant scene, possibly a place where you had a happy time.
• Chant a positive phrase, such as “I am happy” or, if you are religious, “God is my strength.”
• Sing a happy song.
• Send love to someone or to a special group.
• Think about a pertinent story or fable. Make up an apt parable.
• Stimulate your Joy Center.
You have no excuse for dwelling on a negative thought.
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