Irrational Thoughts Have No Purpose!

 What is an Irrational Thought?

    Irrational thoughts can dictate our feelings if we let them. When we hear someone else speaking irrationally it is easy to identify their irrational thoughts, but why can't we identify and put a stop to our own irrational thoughts? Before we dive into how we can stop those thoughts from affecting our mood, or behavior we have to understand the definition of what an irrational thought is. Irrational thoughts can be identified as "something that is not based on reason, or logic" which basically means that these thoughts have absolutely no truth to them. Some of you might be saying "I wouldn't worry about thoughts if they didn't have any truth to them." I use to be one of those individuals that believed I couldn't possibly worry about something that didn't exist until I did some self reflecting on things that I would let affect my mood. For example I would let my thoughts of the future increase my anxiety which in return would dictate what I would do the rest of the day. I let thoughts of something that hasn't happened yet take my power and motivation away for that day, week, or month. After my self reflection I was able to see how often I let things that didn't exist control my life. If you are struggling with the same problem that I was then you need to read the next paragraph to get some of the tips and tricks that I used to overcome my mind.

Challenge Your Irrational Thoughts!

    We need to be willing to challenge our negative thoughts that dictate our lives. We can do this by following the steps below.

•         Identify the Situation: 
• The key to this step is by sticking with facts, you have to identify what has generated your strong negative emotions. Ask questions like where, when, who, and what?  
•        Identify the Moods:
• List all moods that were felt from the situation. Include positive and negative emotions.
•        Identify Automatic Thoughts: 
• When remembering the situation identify any thoughts that you have. list the one that is connected to the emotions felt.
•        Gather Evidence:
• list all evidence that goes for and against your negative emotion.
•        Find a balanced Thought:
• After you finish the above steps find a realistic outcome and decide whether or not there is anything you can do for this negative emotion.

       If you come the decision that nothing can be done to solve this action do something positive to distract your mind, read a book, play video games, watch a youtube video, whatever you it is that brings you a sense of enjoyment and move on with your day. If there is something you can do to change your mood NIKE THAT SH** get it done and you will feel immediate gratification!

Sunday Poem 😁

I will take action on the things I learned in therapy.

I will survive when I say a prayer for me.

I will exercise my writing to change the perception.

I will prove that laughter and crying will be the best medicine.

I will rejuvenate the forgiveness for myself to get out of my hole.

I will recycle my pain and achieve my goals.

I will begin a new journey.

I will survive and be true to me.

I will not dwell on my mistakes.

I will learn and turn my cows into steaks.

I will continue to grow.

I will not let myself hit that low, again.

I will remember the feeling of having to pretend, that everything is okay.

I will not worry about what others have to say.

I will keep spreading this positive message.

I will ensure others have the tools to make it through their wreckage.

I will ensure I have fulfilled my purpose.

I will lead people out of life's circus.

Next Blog Wednesday September 28th.

    Thank you everyone who has continued to show me love and support on this journey. I would love to take a moment to let you all know about the youtube channel I have just launched, Lifestyle Library. I will be posting to my channel every Saturday about tips and tricks, or things that I have learned to help me through life's journey. I love writing my blogs and continuing to make improvements on my content, I hope you were able to take some of the tips I shared in today's blog. I know that this topic has come up more than once, but it's a vital part of taking control of your life! I look forward to my next blog on Wednesday, until next time ✌😁