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When the mind is creating negative or unhelpful content you have a choice in how engaged you become with it. Remember, they are thoughts, not facts. During my time as a psychotherapist I have come across numerous techniques for creating space in the mind. My favourite is the ‘movie director’.

Visualize your thoughts as if they are playing out on a movie screen. You are simply watching all of the content of your mind. You have two options:

1. Either you can climb into the movie set and engage with the action. It will produce lots of drama. It’s not likely to prove helpful.

2. Or you can observe and watch the movie, like a director. Then decide on the content you want to let go of.

The second option will allow you space to stop and breathe rather than accepting your thoughts as true. Remember you are not overthinking or analyzing the thoughts, you are simply letting go. You are directing your mind. It is not directing you.