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Three Worthless Thoughts to Avoid
And how to replace them
“If I eat just one of the Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls, it won’t affect me.”
How many times have I had that thought? Too many.
I’ve had other thoughts, of course, that aren’t productive. We all have thoughts that don’t help us at all. So why do our own minds betray us?
In the race of thoughts inside my own head, there are three that not only lead to a dead-end, but somehow lead to a circular track of doom that is impossible to leave.
Impossible that is, unless I replace them. Replacement is a subtle sleight-of-mind that accepts the premise — that something is off — but doesn’t accept the conclusion that my brain is force-feeding me.
Here are three unproductive thoughts to avoid this year.
1. “Other People Have It Easier”
Most people compare themselves to other people. It’s human nature. And most of the time, that comparison is not healthy.
Other people have it easier.
Other people don’t have to work as hard. Other people don’t have to deal with what I do. If only I were him, my life would be easier. If only I were like her, I wouldn’t have to struggle. They’re all the same.
