Ok, wow, we do have a lot of stuff going in on our heads, donโt we?
The negative thoughts, fears, doubts, worries about the future, guilt or grief from the past โ never ending, eh?
What about self-sabotaging behaviours that leave you feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated and uninspired?
Why are you staying in the same looping pattern and watching your life be at a standstill and not getting what you want?
Letting go of negative thoughts, fears, doubts, and self-sabotaging behaviors can be a transformative process. It often involves acknowledging those feelings, understanding their origins, and actively choosing to release their hold on us.
Easy right?! Ha!
Here are 9 strategies that might help:
I am going to put point 9 up front here so you get the message twice! I want this to be easy for you and it can be, you just might need a wee bit of help ๐
9. Plant Medicine:
Hands down the fastest way to embrace what you need to let go of. It gets in behind the thinking mind and does the healing work without your input.
The key is non-resistance, allowing and trusting the process.
That is the key for all that you do in life really.
1. Mindfulness and Meditation:
Practicing mindfulness can increase your awareness of negative thoughts and help you observe them without judgment. Meditation can provide a space for reflection and clarity.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Techniques:
Challenge negative thoughts by questioning their validity. Replace them with more balanced, positive perspectives.
3. Journaling:
Writing down your thoughts can help you process emotions and identify patterns in your thinking that may be holding you back.
4. Setting Goal:
Establishing clear, achievable goals can provide direction and motivation, helping to counter feelings of unfulfillment.
5. Self-Compassion:
Be kind to yourself, recognizing that everyone has fears and doubts. Treat yourself as you would a friend going through similar struggles.
6. Seeking Support:
Connecting with friends, family, or professionals can provide valuable perspectives and support as you navigate your feelings.
7. Engaging in Activities:
Find activities that inspire and motivate you. Engaging in hobbies or trying new things can rekindle your passion and creativity.
8. Letting Go Rituals:
Sometimes, a physical act of letting go, like writing fears on paper and discarding them, can be a symbolic way to release them.
9. Plant Medicine:
Hands down the fastest way to embrace what you need to let go of. It gets in behind the thinking mind and does the healing work without your input.
The key is non-resistance, allowing and trusting the process.
That is the key for all that you do in life really.
What steps resonate with you?