You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to...
Mar 06, 2025 1:03 am
Happy Wednesday, !
Think about how many times a day a negative thought pops up in your head. Probably a lot, right?
Well, that’s completely normal. Happens to me, too (often)....
And from experience, I've learned that the key isn’t NOT to have any negative thoughts (which is pretty much impossible)... but it’s to learn how to respond to them.
Here’s a powerful exercise I use with my clients:
1. Notice the thought. Instead of fighting it, acknowledge it. If it’s a thought like, ‘I’m never going to be able to get rid of my back pain,’ notice it without judgment.
2. Name it. Give that thought a label, like “the critic” or “the perfectionist.” Naming it helps you create distance.
3. Redirect your focus. Choose a thought or action that serves you better, like, “I’m committed to taking one step at a time.”
For me, learning this changed everything. I used to spiral when a negative thought came up, but now I can let it come and go; it's no big deal!
Remember, thoughts are just thoughts. They don’t dictate your reality—unless you give them the power to!
The next time a negative thought pops into your head, try this quick exercise and see if it makes a difference!
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Dedicated to your health and well-being,
Coach Lu
Ludwight Rigueur, SMTh, SMTr, LMT, Qigong Instructor
Rigueur Soma Performance
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