How To Control Negative Thoughts – Do This!
Want to know how to control negative thoughts? Start by doing this super simple 10 Day Negative Thought Fast.
Let’s chat about how to control negative thoughts.
Are you tired of having all those automatic negative thoughts?
More importantly, would you like a simple way to get rid of them?
Of course you would…because your life will truly change when you focus on positive solutions rather than constantly thinking negative about the constraints of your challenges.
So, here’s my suggestion for how to control negative thoughts.
The 10-Day Negative Thought Fast, originated by Emmett Fox, one of the most popular self-help authors and speakers of the early 20th century, is an adventure you’ll definitely reap many benefits from.
Here are the rules:
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
TIP # 1 – If you break any of the other rules, you must start the 10 days over from the beginning.
To get the full effect, you must complete 10 consecutive days.
Yep 10 days in a row or you need to start again.
Giving up negative thoughts is a little like giving up a drug; you’ve got to stop using them completely, otherwise you haven’t truly quit.
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
TIP # 2 – You cannot focus on a negative thought or remain in a negative emotional state for more than five minutes.
Yes, that’s your maximum time limit.
Ideally, the time should be much shorter.
Five minutes is your max and that should be plenty of time to recognize what’s going on and put a stop to it.
Remember, even one instance of lingering for more than five minutes means starting over.
You would be back to day one after that.
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
TIP # 3 – You must focus on solutions.
When the negative thoughts start, the idea is to immediately start contemplating possible solutions.
Remember, you are either part of the problem or part of the solution.
Spend your time solving your challenges instead of focusing on them.
- If you’re like most people, you’ve probably had the same challenges for quite a while without resolution.
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It’s time to try something else instead of dwelling on what’s wrong. What could you do differently?
I know, I know, this sounds deceptively easy, but you may be surprised how difficult it is to give up negativity.
We tend to think that worrying helps in some way so we feel inclined to hold onto it strongly.
But you’ve probably been worrying about a lot of things for a long time and they haven’t improved, have they?
Worrying is truly is a waste of time.
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
So when you’re faced with a negative thought (and there will be many!), the best response is to think to yourself, “How can I solve or improve this challenge?”
The point is to immediately begin focusing on solutions.
When you ask a good question, you’ll receive good answers.
Your brain will answer any question you ask of it so why not ask it something useful?
Over the 10 days, if you stick to this challenge, you’ll begin to form a habit of immediately recognizing a negative mental state and then focusing on solutions for what you feel negatively about.
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
If you continue the process after the 10 days are completed, you’ll soon develop a permanent habit that will only require a minimal amount of maintenance.
I have to be honest.
You might need several attempts to complete the full 10 days.
It’s common to have numerous slips ups on day one and then a few others later in the process.
But that’s okay.
Refrain from beating yourself up over it.
Remember, you’re focusing on solutions.
It may be tough to do if you haven’t had much practice doing so in the past.
Taking Your Focus Away From A Negative Thought
One way to help keep the negative thoughts at bay is to ask you positive questions like the following:
- What’s great about today?
- What do I like the most about this?
- What am I most proud of?
- What am I most looking forward to?
- How can I serve others today?
- How can I be helpful?
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
Guess what?
If you’re filling your mind with positive thoughts, there’s no room for the negative stuff.
And since we can only consciously think about one thing at a time, making the most out of your thoughts makes sense.
HOW TO CONTROL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
So try this 10-day adventure and see if it impacts your life in a positive way.
Chances are you’ll be so amazed at the results that you’ll never want to go back to the old way of dwelling on the challenges in your life.
So, start this process today and change your life for the better.
I wish you the best of luck on this ditch-negativity journey!
Until next time, dream big my friend xx
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I’m Frances Vidakovic – a mindset & action coach for quietly ambitious women who want to stop overthinking and finally take aligned action. I help women achieve their goals and follow through on what matters, without sacrificing their sanity or soul.