So you survived the thunderstorm last night. Any effects from the Earthquake, Tornado or G20? All have had an effect here (well the G8, not the G20). Even forced indoors during yet another tornado warning this morning. The lake is so high today that I have no beach left. But enough about me...
Redirecting negative thinking. Well - I have this problem - mind going to that "bad place"many times, especially in the night. For me it is not the divorce stuff much anymore but there are usually other things going on and many times during the past year it was more about those that kind of forced me out of my own business - something I even dream about often. I AM getting better.
When I find my mind dwelling on "THAT" subject I have a few techniques that work for me. 1. Allow myself 10 min to think about then... 2. Use the STOP sign technique. FORCE myself to stop thinking about it immediately. 3. Redirect thinking - like "change the subject"- force yourself 4. Read - that often takes the mind off the bad 5. Hobbies - mine are creating miniatures which I truly love but there are Many great hobbies out there. 6. Call someone to talk - but do NOT bring up THAT subject.
Hope some of these ideas help. I do know how it is.
