You Are Not Your Thoughts · High Vibe Tribe

You Are Not Your Thoughts

"My mind never shuts off. I am constantly overthinking."

I used to struggle with this a lot. The reality is your mind never shuts off, it is always thinking. The key thing to understand is that the mind is built to keep producing thoughts. It is not possible to completely stop them. The Default Mode Network (DMN) in your brain is always creating thoughts and trying to predict the future to keep you safe. When you understand this, you stop trying to fight your thoughts.

If you cannot stop your thoughts, the real work is changing your relationship with them.

Thoughts are just objects in your awareness. They are no different than your shirt, your car, your house, or a water bottle. When a thought appears, you notice it. If it does not support you, you simply let it pass.

As you practice this, you build your awareness muscle, especially in a part of the brain called the medial prefrontal cortex. The stronger this awareness becomes, the more control you have over your life.

Most people feel trapped in their mind because they are fused with their thoughts. They get lost in them and start to believe they are true.

Have a great weekend!

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