To reprogram ourselves from thoughts that are not helpful to ones that are, we can use the same technique that got us here in the first place. Repetition.
We can’t get rid of a thought – we can only overwrite it with a new thought about that subject.
So check in often – How am I thinking right now.? What automatic program is running in the background or foreground that is negative? Overwrite it by saying (aloud if you have to) the new positive thought that is the opposite or more helpful than the old one.
Keep doing it. Over and over again, even if it’s hard to believe at first. Intentional self-talk. You don’t have to believe it at first. Visualize the outcome or performance you want, vividly, and emotionally.
If you do not have a mental disorder, you have the extreme power to do this.
Why not try? Set up your environment to do it three times a day. Set an alarm on your phone, 3x a day. Check-in. Ask. Assert your intentions. Overwrite the thoughts with what you want and know will be helpful. DO not allow the negative thoughts to run your show automatically.
More tomorrow…
Great stuff Larry. People need to hear this.
Great idea! I can’t wait for tomorrows installment.
Larry, I’m reading Positive Intelligence right now and your post reminds me of many similar principles. Just wondering if you have ever read this book, if not I highly recommend it.