How to Control Your Thoughts and Be the Master of Your Mind

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last updated on august 20

how to control your thoughts and be the master of your mind

michele goldstein

michele is a spiritual-interfaith minister

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your mind is the most powerful tool you have

your mind

i have heard that the average person thinks around 70

you can let your thoughts run amok

choose to be the person who is actively

a response from my reprogramming. i am the master of my mind

who is thinking my thoughts

the inner critic

the worrier

the reactor

the sleep depriver

how to master your mind

more mental strength

who is thinking my thoughts

the inner critic

other people's words; many times your parents

thoughts you have created based on your own

comparing yourself to other people

the inner critic is motivated by pain

why else would this person abuse you? and since this person is actually you- why else would you abuse yourself? why would you let anyone treat you this badly

the worrier

this person lives in the future; in the world of “what ifs

the worrier is motivated by fear which is often irrational

the reactor

this is the one that triggers anger

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feelings

the sleep depriver

this can be a combination of any number of different squatters including the inner planner

as a reaction to silence

taking care of the business you neglected during the day

self-doubt

as listed above

how can you control these squatters

how to master your mind

you are the thinker and the observer of your thoughts. you must pay attention to your thoughts so you can identify “who” is running the show; this will determine which technique you will want to use

begin each day

technique a - interrupt and replace them

technique b - eliminate them altogether

this second option is what is known as peace of mind

the technique of interrupting and replacing is a means of reprogramming your subconscious mind. eventually

use technique a

when you catch yourself thinking something negative yourself

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maybe they were joking and i took it seriously because i'm insecure

they rile up the worrier

the names you call yourself become triggers when called those names by others

they are often present when you try to fall asleep so he perpetuates the sleep depriver

they are a bully and is verbally and emotionally abusive

they are the destroyer of self-esteem. they convince you that you're not worthy. they're a liar! in the interest of your self-worth

eliminate your worst critic and you will also diminish the presence of the other three squatters

replace them

prolonged anxiety is mentally

flight response

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