Checking in with your own narrative
You spend a significant amount of time with the thoughts in your own head, especially in your later years when you are generally more likely to have time on your own.
I have often found myself playing ‘doomsdayer’, in a mental spiral thinking, almost willing, the worst case scenario to become a reality!
According to the Huffington Post, there was a study in which it was found that 85% of what we worry about, never actually happens!
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/85-of-what-we-worry-about_b_8028368
So it makes sense to be constantly aware of the stories that we are telling ourselves and to have the presence of mind to change the narrative to a more positive outlook.
It hasn’t actually happened.
Here is something I have been practising when I slip into a habit of negative self-talk, or, just negative scenarios playing out in my head.
When I catch myself doing it, I thank my conscience for the awareness. Seems weird, is weird.
I immediately replace those negative thoughts with one of gratuity. If you have shelter, food or fresh water, you are doing ok!
Reframe your thought/feeling, instead of a focus on what could negatively affect you, think of a scenario where it has a positive affect on you.
Try these simple suggestions next time you find yourself trying to manifest the worst-case scenarios because 85% of the time, things are never as bad as they seem.
