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Remember, I am not saying you should never try to attend to your thoughts again! But if you’re struggling, you are likely giving way too much attention to your negative thoughts. Committing to engaging less with these thoughts is an important act of self-care. Essentially, you are standing up to your mind’s unhelpful thinking and saying, ‘Enough is enough.’ With this commitment, you will find empowerment and strength.

You will generally feel happier.

I invite you now to write down your commitment to yourself for what you will do to challenge negative thoughts. Remember, you are paying less attention to your mind because much of the negative content it creates is getting in the way of your life.

For example, the commitment could be: I commit to reminding myself that I am not the content of my mind and that thoughts are not facts.

Whether it’s work, relationships, family matters, your future, how you look, your weight or any area that is causing you difficulty, the same rules apply for all. Engage less with the unhelpful thoughts.