How to change your thought process in 3 easy steps?
It might seem easy to change an individual’s thought process, but in reality, it is a difficult task. We often get stuck in the same patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior. We are accustomed to overthinking every situation before taking any action or making any decision. This can create a sense of paralysis and prevents us from moving forward with the change we wish to make in our lives.
It is easy to say that if you want to change your life, then think positively. Set the goals and take action. Forgive others and focus on self-improvement. On social media platforms, we can find tonnes of motivational speakers and writers imposing such opinions. After lingering around motivational speeches and writings, we feel motivated, but for a short period. However, making things happen and sustaining them is tricky if the motivation is not coming from within.
However, with dedication and effort, it is possible to break through this cycle of negative thought patterns and open up new opportunities for growth. Through nurturing self-awareness, developing healthy habits, and challenging our assumptions, we can learn how to reshape our thought patterns so that they can lead us toward success instead of holding us back.
Changing your mindset is the key to changing your life is an absolute fact. It may appear like a cliche, but the only key to happiness. A growth mindset can be rebuilt at any stage of life. A correct mindset can turn a college dropout into a successful entrepreneur and a dyslexic person into a best-selling author. We just need to know a straightforward way to change our thought process. Here are the 3 easy steps to change your beliefs and live a happy life.
1. Be aware of current thoughts
Humans are great thinkers. Our thinking power makes us stand out, different from the other living beings on the planet. However, overthinking and thinking in the same pattern can make our life miserable. Hence breaking the loop of pessimistic thoughts can make a room for new and positive ideas. For example, our unpleasant experiences from the past forge strong negative beliefs in our minds, and we tend to recall and respond to the present circumstances based on those sentiments. We follow this pattern as a habit. Hence, to build a powerful positive mindset, we need to identify our thinking practices. It is time to be vigilant about our habits to get angry, brooding, depressed, and losing interest easily. Once we recognize the pattern of our thoughts, it will be better to understand what needs to be changed. By journaling your thoughts daily, you can be aware of your thought cycle.
2. Start the search for what you want
Each individualist mind desires different success. Some want money, some want love, and some want fame. To achieve any goal, we need to develop a growth mindset. And to build a growth mindset, we have to think about growth. The more we believe, the stronger our perspective becomes. To make any belief more decisive, we need to feed it often. For example, if we want to achieve financial freedom, then we need to read more about investments and ideas to earn more. The more we empower ourselves with financial knowledge and views, the stronger our beliefs about getting rich become. Hence, it is crucial to read, listen, talk, and think about things you want. Regardless, the definition of monetary freedom and conquest can be varied for every individual. Write about your goals for each aspect of your life every day in detail. By writing them every day you get a clear idea of what you want and when you want. Also, it will help you to take focused action toward your goals.
3. List down what you have to go ahead and be grateful for it
A sense of gratitude helps us focus on opportunity. However, thanklessness brings our focus to the things we don't have and leads to jealousy. Gratitude can break the loop of overthinking faster than we imagine. A few days of practicing gratefulness develops a new perspective toward life which ultimately helps us choose growth. Many times people find it difficult to practice gratitude. They get confused about where to start. However, counting the minutest thing you have to work on for your dreams is enough to be grateful about. Counting your blessing immediately after you get up and just before you sleep can draw positivity to your thought process. Also, during stressful circumstances remembering the things you are grateful for can change your attitude toward the situation. Writing the things you are grateful for on paper provides you the time to be in the moment.
Let us know your views on breaking the loop of overthinking. Until next time rewrite your mind and relive your life.
Further Reading:
- https://rewriteandrelive.in/blogs/index.php?post/2022/11/03/How-to-make-your-Morning-Highly-Productive
- https://rewriteandrelive.in/blogs/index.php?post/2022/11/03/What-is-Daily-Journaling
- https://rewriteandrelive.in/blogs/index.php?post/2022/11/03/Why-I-started-Writing-Journal-Daily
- https://rewriteandrelive.in/blogs/index.php?post/2022/11/03/How-to-enhance-Self-fulfilment
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2016/11/29/5-ways-to-boost-your-mindset-for-success/?sh=c943c7766471
- https://medium.com/swlh/8-effective-ways-to-upgrade-your-mindset-for-success-e1687830f649
- https://7mindsets.com/how-to-change-your-mindset/
About the Author:
Dr. Priyanka Mohol [BHMS, PGDEMS & CC, DDHN, MPH (Scotland)]
Public Health Consultant & Community Nutrition Specialist
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