Mind Over Stress

Stopping Disempowering Thoughts - Ep22 - Show Notes- We all are affected by disempowering thoughts.- For diagnosed or serious psychological conditions such as depression, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), or other chronic psychological issues consult an appropriate licensed medical professional.- The suggestions I’m sharing are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical or psychological condition. Always consult an appropriate licensed medical practitioner for any issue of concern. Suggestion 1: Avoid Fighting or Resisting Disempowering Thoughts.Fighting or resisting disempowering thoughts by telling yourself, “Don’t think about this” or similar reactive responses will likely result in those unwanted thoughts getting stronger and more frequent. - Mind exercise: Think of a dancing elephant wearing a blue tutu.- Rather than resist a disempowering thought, relax into the thought and simple notice it. Become an unattached observer and allow the thought to b