MINDSET EXERCISE 2 - THOUGHTS

As you sit, you will very quickly notice thoughts drifting into your mind. For example, I’m cold, I need to cook dinner, I have to finish that task, I wonder what Joe meant by that comment, Did I remember to send the card…..etc etc

Thoughts have a way of working into our minds, Let the thoughts come in, observe them, but do not engage. Simply notice and let go.

LABEL YOUR THOUGHTS
Although observing thoughts and letting them go is great for clearing the mind. Labelling your thoughts does two things, it raises your awareness of the kinds of things you think about, which is helpful if you are trying to change your habitual thought patterns. Secondly it allows you to engage your mind a little , especially if you are not used to observing and letting go. It gives your mind something to do whilst remaining detached.

The types of labels such as :

Useful / Not Useful

Label a thought as constructive or not. This is the simplest form of labelling and applies to all thoughts.

Thought type:

Happy, Judgemental, Positive, Fear, Critical, Planning, Remembering, Positive,

SENSATIONS - EMOTIONAL / PHYSICAL

How do you feel when these thoughts pass through your mind. How does your body feel when these thoughts pass through your mind. Cold, Warm, Hard, Itchy, Clammy, Tingling

What emotions are you feeling, excitement, nervousness, fear, jealous, angry, calm, happy,