Outsmart your brain........

???????????Outsmart your brain by asking………..?

What’s Happening Now??

You have a really smart brain. It’s imaginative and creative and loves to make up stories. However, sometimes it can be a little too smart for its own good.

?An overactive imagination is a wonderful thing if you’re writing a novel or designing the hottest new mobile app. However, it’s downright wicked when it starts forecasting horrifying scenarios every time you try to make a plan.

?That’s why it’s a good idea, from time to time, to dumb it down a little. I’m not talking about anything long-lasting harmful effects. What I propose is that you simply switch your mind into commentator mode.

?Here are 3 easy ways to short-circuit your overactive imagination…

?1.???Be Mindful

Whether you’re sitting, standing, thinking, walking, judging, smiling, etc…you’re doing something. Bring your awareness to your actions, thoughts and sensations in your body, and you’re off a good start. ?

2.???Describe What You See/Hear/Smell/Taste/Feel

Your senses are powerful portals to the present moment. If you want to know what’s actually happening, tune into your senses and talk about them. Your brain can’t jump to conclusions, because it’s actively tied to the here and now.

?3.???Avoid Judgement

Your mind will want to pass judgement or offer opinion on everything you’re experiencing. When you catch it, say “Thank you.” Then redirect your mind with the all-powerful question, “What’s happening now?” The answer is found in #1 or #2 above…?

Keep describing the moment until your mind calms down. The act of describing will center you in observable reality and keeps you from worrying about all the dark possibilities that will probably never come to pass.

?And when you’re standing in the middle of what really is, you can use all the powers of your imagination to create the world the way you WANT to see it. And that gives you control. And control is the ultimate antidote to worry. Pretty smart, huh?

?So…What’s Happening Now??

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