
4 Strategies to Stop Living in the Past and Catapult into Your Boundless Future
THE ED MYLETT SHOW
Naming Your Negative Thoughts
Naming your negative thoughts gives you power over them, helping you realize that you are not your thoughts and don't have to believe everything you think. By naming the negative patterns or thoughts, such as 'Eddie Spaghetti,' 'Slap Nuts,' or any other name, you create distance and clarity. This practice helps you understand that most of the thoughts are not true or accurate but are a product of past experiences and emotions. Naming these negative thoughts repeatedly diminishes their impact over time, making you realize their absurdity and eventually leading to a sense of empowerment and control over your own mind.
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