7 Simple methods to controlling your negative thoughts

Genius Unbound

 “You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That’s the only thing you should be trying to control.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

Have you ever heard someone say,” I’m trying to stay positive but I can’t get rid of these negative thoughts…”? I’m sure we all have, and we’ve even said it ourselves, but this just isn’t true. Just like we can allow negative thoughts to consume us from the inside out, we can switch our thoughts, just as easily.

The habit of focusing on negative thoughts took time and practice over an extended period of time. Our actions are a direct reflection of our thoughts. Our thoughts turn into habits, and our habits over time have turned into consistent…

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