STEP 3: Evict Negative Thinking

 

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7 Easy Steps to Go From Broken to Blest

STEP 3: Evict Negative Thinking

*Based on the book, From Broken to Blest: Embracing the Healing that Awaits You,’ by Adele M. Gill

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Do you ever find yourself being negative, but don’t know how to stop it? If so, this message is for you!

Today we will continue our message series: How to Go from Broken to Blest, as we will be talking about how to evict negative thinking.

But before we begin, I have a few questions for you consider:

• How does negativity affect you & your relationships?
• How can you become more optimistic in your life?                                                                                                                                                                 
• How can you raise your own awareness of negative thought patterns?
• We all get to choose what we think about. How do you evict negative thoughts before they can take root?

 

• Identify Negative Thoughts as They Occur

Whenever you experience negative thoughts or experiences, name them and claim them as soon as you become aware of them. This will enable you to continue to the next step in this vital process of dealing swiftly with negative thinking.

• Banish Negative Thinking

To isolate and banish negative thinking, it is imperative that you change your thought process. This is similar to changing the channel on your TV. It is a conscious decision that may require some action on your part.

• Escort Negative Thoughts Out Promptly

Close your eyes and imagine that someone has entered your home who is not welcome. Now imagine yourself walking them to the door, evicting that person, and closing the door behind them. Evicting negative thoughts is very similar to that. You, and you alone, are in control of what you think, and only you have the power to “change the channel” whenever needed.

• Focus on Positive Imagery (Such as a Favorite Place)

When negative thoughts press in, close your eyes and choose to focus on something you either really enjoy, like to do or a place you love to be. Many people go to their favorite beach in their mind when asked to do guided imagery. Others imagine dancing, skiing, or crafting. The objective is to immerse yourself in positive thoughts that make you feel good. This can also help change your mind-body chemistry by releasing feel-good endorphins that help you stay on a positive track.

• Surround Yourself with Positive People

The company you keep has much to do with how you think and feel. Surrounding yourself with loving, caring, positive people is imperative for a happy, healthy life. Birds of a feather really do flock together, so choosing your friends carefully will reap many benefits for you and for them. Negative people can bring you down and leave you feeling burdened. Conversely, a caring, loyal friend can be a true blessing, especially during times of great challenge and adversity.

• Stay Busy

They say that busy hands are happy hands, and it is true! Being idle and alone for long periods of time is never a good idea, as we all need people, structure, purpose, and activity in our lives. Volunteering to help others, getting involved in your community, learning another language, bicycling, skiing, exercising, and pursuing hobbies like writing, crafting, etc… are all great ways to maintain a happy, blessed life. These activities can keep you healthy, help you stay sharp and focused, and keep you moving forward. They also serve as a distraction from worry, fear, and especially negativity while promoting a sense of well-being.

• Speak Life Into Every Circumstance and Relationship

Rather than speaking negatively, we need to avoid speech that lowers our spirits and pushes us into a state of depression and, possibly, even despair. By avoiding negative speech and using positive speech instead, we are then free to confidently “Speak life” and hope into every circumstance as our perspective is seen through the eyes of faith. Medical research has proven that positive people have more fulfilling relationships and enjoy better physical and mental health than those who are negative.

Negative talking and thinking are direct routes to negativity and various forms of depression and anxiety, and should be avoided at all costs. Clearly, the social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual costs of negativity are simply too high and must be replaced with life-giving speech that promotes health in body, mind, and spirit.

So go ahead and give it a try—what do you have to lose? You have so much to gain, including a much more peace-filled, happier life!

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