how to control mind

 

 How to control your mind ?

Learning how to gain control of your mind away from unwanted thoughts isn’t easy. It takes hard work and plenty of focus. Some days, your unwanted thoughts might take a toll on you. But what’s important is that you avoid the thought of, “Can you control your mind?” because you certainly can.

 

What are unwanted thoughts?

We know that positive thinking and optimism can actually improve our health and physical well-being. But unwanted thoughts can fill us with negative emotions and make us feel defeated. They take us away from the present moment by having us dwell on the past or feel anxious about the future. With unwanted thoughts, we may struggle with negative self-talk as we feel less confident, have more self-doubt, and have poor self-esteemate

 

Here are 6 tips to help you learn how to control your mind:

1. Practice mindfulness meditation and breathing exercises
2. Include positive affirmations in your self-talk rather than put-downs
3. Take a pause during your day to slow your mind down
4. Avoid things that trigger negative thoughts, like scrolling through social media
5. Ask self-evaluating questions if you’re confused or unsure how to think
6. Develop better self-awareness to identify patterns that cause your unwanted thoughts, like rumination or a bad attitude

Stop and take a deep breath

Pause an out-of-control train of thought by literally thinking, "STOP!". Take several deep breathes to collect yourself before moving on, which allows you to address your thoughts clearly and with a level head.^[1]

• By focusing your mind on your breathing for a moment, you give yourself some distance from your thoughts and make them easier to manage.
• Studies show that it takes 90 seconds for neurochemical triggers to fade from your brain and return you to a normal brain chemistry, so try counting to 90 to calm yourself down. ^[2]
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Remain in the moment. 

 Constantly ruminating on the past, which you have no power to change, or projecting into the future, which you cannot possibly predict, is a sure way to lose control of your thoughts. Focus on the here and now -- the very tangible situation you are in that you can control, and your thoughts will follow.^[3]

• Try a simple grounding technique like sitting in a chair and focusing on what your feet feel like as they touch the floor. This can help you connect with what you feel in the moment and tune out other concerns.
• Many spiritual practices recommend staying in the moment to promote inner peace and clarity.               

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