You Are Under No Obligation to Believe Your Thoughts

Fact: I just finished my 94th workout class of the year at my gym.

Optional thoughts about this fact: 

1. It’s not that impressive, someone else celebrated 200 camps this morning. 😞
2. 94 is not a big deal, at my gym most people do more than that. 👎
3. I planned to go 3x a week for every week that I’m in town, and I’ve done it. I have not missed one time. ✅
4. I’m right on track for my goal for the year. 🙌 
5. I’m amazing, I’m proud of myself. I am strong. ✨💗💪

My brain offered thought #1 right off the bat. Remember, you can’t control the thoughts that pop into your head. But you CAN choose if you want to believe them, or focus on them. I had to work on creating thoughts 3, 4, and 5. Thought 5 is the one that makes me feel the best, so I’m choosing that one.

Where can you use your own version of this today? When your brain offers a negative thought, challenge yourself to come up with a few more versions and then choose the one that makes you feel best. 

PS  If you struggle with negative self-talk, check out this episode of my podcast for more guidance on how to replace those negative thoughts with positive ones.