We all have thoughts that sneak in uninvited. The memories that sting or hurt, regrets that replay, or worries that serve no purpose.
They drift in, demand attention, and often take charge of your mood.
But the thing is, you don't have to entertain every thought that arrives.
You can get control over your thoughts.
Since Charles Donoghue mentioned this to me about 15 years ago, whenever a thought I don't like or a memory I'd rather forget pops up, I say to myself,"Delete. Delete. Delete."
It's simple. It's powerful. And it works.
By saying these words, you're training your mind to stop focusing on thoughts that no longer serve you. And over time, those old memories lose their hold over you.
There will come a point where you can look at them objectively, without emotion, and you'll realise they no longer have a hold on you - or control you.
The same way you clear junk from your phone or files from your desktop, you can declutter and speed up your mind with this habit. Eachdelete is an act of self-control and freedom for your Self.
Start today. When a thought comes up that you don't like, say, Delete, Delete, Delete. If the thought comes back up shortly after, which they sometimes do. Repeat it. Note your reaction when you say it. It will be a positive one, I'm sure.
This week's MondayMotivator:
Don't let unwanted thoughts live rent-free in your mind. Delete them. Clear the space for something better.
Prompt for the week:
What thought, memory, or story do you need to start deleting today?