Our mental suffering is often a result of our fabricated thoughts. It’s easy to let our imaginations run wild and create stories that can be hard to manage. It’s important to understand that much of the distress we experience is due to our made-up and sometimes false imaginings. Having these thoughts can be a hindrance to your well-being and relationships. Imagining false realities leads to undesirable emotions, which sap your energy, leaving you burdened and tired—the beliefs you have and the realities you create are largely based on your thoughts. Your feelings and emotions ultimately come from how you think, so it’s essential to recognize how your mental state impacts your feelings. Understanding this can help give you power over your emotions, allowing you to steer yourself in a positive direction.
Negative thinking has a way of spiralling out of control, especially when left unchecked. Your thoughts can shape your perception and lead you to certain conclusions that eventually become your reality due to your decisions, which can affect you and those around you. Your subconscious mind will take your negative thoughts and beliefs to heart, and it won’t differentiate between what’s real or not – it will just accept whatever you tell it. So, if you believe you are “not smart enough,” the thought can be embedded in your subconscious, affecting your behavior. How you envision yourself is often determined by the kind of information fed to you. This limiting self-belief that you are not smart enough will affect your behavior and self-confidence; it will reflect in job interviews & can lead to not getting hired. Unfortunately, this reinforces your belief that you are incompetent, creating a cyclic effect.
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality” (Seneca)
Our thoughts can have far-reaching impacts on our physical health as they extraordinarily influence how our body cells function. Negative thoughts can weaken our immune system, making us more prone to illness and other ailments.
Our mental state is a strong force that the universe can tap into for information about us. Our thoughts create body vibrations and frequencies that the universe translates as either positive or negative. If we have positive thoughts, they will be reflected in our body vibrations and frequency, making them higher. How we think affects the energy vibrations we put out in the universe. When our thoughts are positive and optimistic, we raise our vibration level and attract more positivity into our lives. Conversely, when negative thoughts take over, it lowers our vibration rate, which invites more negativity.
Thinking positively is the key to feeling true happiness in life. When you focus on negative or futile thoughts, it can lead to sadness and despair. Learn to change those thoughts and replace them with uplifting, positive ones – these hold power to bring a sense of joy & contentment.
“Happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts “(Marcus Aurelius)
It is possible to modify your mindset and the way you think. Keeping track of the thoughts that seem to come up regularly can be helpful. Writing them down and observing them attentively can help you become aware of your thought process and take control of it. To gain control of your thoughts, start by simply observing them. When a negative thought comes to mind, take action to stop it and replace it with something more positive – why not watch a funny movie or practice gratefulness? Taking these steps can help you be aware of and control your thoughts.
Put in the time and effort to let go of all the negative emotions you have accumulated over the years. These sentiments, ingrained in your mind through experiences, have defined who you are today. Working on yourself can help you change this and reach your full potential.
Pay attention to what your brain consumes, from the TV shows you watch, the social media platforms you follow, and the people around you in your social circle. Think carefully about how these influences affect your thought process and life.
Practice meditation regularly; it helps to relax the mind and has many benefits.
Try sound healing, reiki, yoga, regular exercise, walks, and sitting by the beach.
Talk to someone professional who can help you change your mindset and how you think.
Everything comes with practice. It requires confidence, patience, and belief that you can do it.
Train your mind to be your friend, not your enemy
Train your mind to be stronger than your feelings
