4. Positive thinking and getting rid of negative thoughts
When I first encountered this concept, I believed positive thinking literally meant not having any negative thoughts whatsoever. Soon enough, I found myself immersed in a never-ending battle with my own mind, doing my best for certain dreadful ideas never to surface. This, of course, didn’t work out at all. Has this ever happened to you, too?
Now, let me suggest a different route: Next time you hear your inner voice whispering negative thoughts in your ear, why don’t you just try putting it “on hold” for a while? Then, you can fact-check what this little voice is telling you. Many times, you will find out most of it is simply untenable. This process will naturally make it easier for your mind to focus on positive thoughts.