Good-Bye Negative Thoughts

Winner's Circle Network with Lou Tice - "Good-bye Negative Thoughts"

OK, so we've now spent two days becoming aware of the negatives in our thoughts. Are you having trouble getting some of those negative thoughts to go away?

No one, not even the most optimistic person in the world, can think positively all the time. But successful people know how to get rid of their negative thoughts fast when they do appear.

Here's a great technique that originated with Matt Oechsli, a therapeutic hypnotist:

First, identify the thought that is bothering you. Most likely, it is a fear of something. Is it failure? Rejection? Incompetence? Could it be illness or catastrophe?

Secondly, interrupt it by visualizing a candle flame and taking a long, deep breath. You can't think two thoughts at the same time, so you'll find your fear diminishing, and the deep breathing triggers a relaxation response.

Third, eject it. As you exhale, imagine that you are breathing out the fearful or negative thought. See the candle flame flicker and go out as you blow it away with your breath.

Finally, replace it. Put a positive affirmation in its place and repeat it several times.

Remember: identify, interrupt, eject and replace. It will take some practice at first, but this is a technique that can help you learn how to take charge of your thoughts, and at the same time, you will be taking charge of your life.