#60: Don't believe everything you think

Years ago I saw a bumper sticker that said "Don't believe everything you think" and I thought it was so funny -- like that's even possible!?!

But now, more than a decade into my journey into developing more inner peace, I know that deciding which thoughts to invest in and which to ignore is essential to living with less stress and more happiness.

In this episode, I talk about the concept of not believing everything you think, why you might want to be more discerning about which thoughts to give credence to and how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts.

I mention the incredibly insightful and helpful work of Bryon Katie, who suggests asking four questions to investigate our thoughts:

• Is it true?
• Can I absolutely know it's true?
• How do I react when I believe this thought?
• Who would I be without this thought?

In the heat of the moment, if you can't remember these questions or don't have time to go through them, simply ask yourself: Is this thought helpful?

I hope you find this strategy useful. Please let me know if you try it and what you think!

Please keep in touch! I'm on Instagram @YouKnowSandy and at innerpeacetogo.com.

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