3 tricks your mind likes to play on you—and how to avoid them and protect your mental health
Trick question! Controlling our thoughts doesn’t make for a healthy mental experience—if we try to manipulate our thoughts, we’re only fooling ourselves and, sinceTrying to put all of our inner experiences in rose-colored boxes often either doesn’t work or doesn’t last very long. It’s true that our thoughts aren’t always positive—nor should they be. A variety of thoughts, including negative ones, help us navigate the world and make important decisions.
Rather than asking yourself how to eliminate negative thoughts, instead ask: How can I gain better awareness of the tricks my thoughts play, and how do I get out of aimless thinking trapsLet’s take a look at just a few of the most common thinking traps we’re all guilty of falling into."I bombed this speech because I messed up my talking points.""Your parents were perfect because they supported yourRaise your hand if you’ve had thoughts like these. You certainly wouldn’t be alone.
It’s certainly frustrating that your parents didn’t support your dream of attending fashion school. But there might be other ways in which your parents were supportive—perhaps they taught you how to do things around the house, modeled responsibility, gave you warmth and comfort, paid for your degree, or welcomed your significant other into the family with open arms.
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