Having Our Thoughts Work With Us

Written By Colēgia

Personal empowerment can give us the strength needed to make decisions that can help us improve our well-being. To find the best balance we need to make sure that our thoughts work with us rather than against us. Today we want to look at some ways we can do that and why it's so important to do so.

Make Space For Positivity

Oftentimes we might not be aware of how our thoughts are affecting us. Sometimes we might feel as if our minds are too cluttered from all the things we think of daily. Being able to not feel weighed down by our thoughts is part of the process since we need to make space for positivity. A good example of this is working towards goals that give you personal fulfillment. This can be focusing on our hobbies since they give us a reprieve from things that cause us stress. It can also be a matter of dedicating enough time to our studies so that we're taking care of our future well-being. To think positively we need to incorporate healthier ways of thinking such as gratitude and kindness. Gratitude allows us to cherish the things we value in our lives while kind thoughts allow us to be considerate of those around us.

“Oftentimes we might not be aware of how our thoughts are affecting us.”

Don't Dwell On Negativity

Negativity can be difficult to manage. When it comes to our thoughts it can be very harmful if we dwell on it. Thankfully we don't have to fall into this line of thinking. Like many of our other habits, we're able to change our thoughts as well along with how we react to them. A good method is by not giving certain thoughts as much credence as others. It's a similar concept when we listen to others. We're more likely to listen to a good friend who has our best interests at heart rather than someone negative that we don't value. If we view our thoughts in this manner, the positive thoughts are like a good friend who cares about us. Making this distinction can help us reclaim our power and focus on the things that lift us up rather than letting the negative weigh us down.

“Like many of our other habits, we're able to change our thoughts as well along with how we react to them.”

Be Flexible

Feeling stuck can be tough to work through. Sometimes our mind might do this since we might not be able to see answers clearly or may simply feel that we're fine as we are. A flexible mindset is what we want to work towards since it can give us the tools needed to adapt to any situation. Our mind is a muscle and it takes time and effort to train it to be in a state that makes us content. While negative thoughts may arise we don't have to listen to them. Learning how to be okay with our thoughts can help teach us acceptance along with adapting to new situations.

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