Managing Your Thoughts in the Morning

The first thoughts that pop into our heads in the morning are the ones which set the scene for the rest of the day. This is why it is so important to monitor them. On waking, you might notice that a thought seems to be in your head already. It may be: "Great, the sun is shining." or " Oh God, another day, what am I going to do with it?"

Both are valid thoughts, but both have vastly different effects. The positive or negative energy attached to our first thoughts can linger with us throughout the day. Each thought that passes through our minds has an effect on our bodies. The first example here is obviously a positive one which will make you want to jump out of bed. The second thought is a heavy one. The body will feel pulled down and depressed. You will want to stay in bed, seeing no reason to get out of it.

This is where you come in.

Only you know what goes on inside your head. Only you have the power to change it.

The good news is that we can change our thoughts - any thoughts. We are not slaves to what goes on inside our heads; at any stage we can take control and change these thoughts. In fact, are minds are very obedient when we give them clear and consistent messages.

The first step is to recognise what thought you are currently holding in your head. This is especially important first thing in the morning . Is this thought positive or negative?

If it is positive, add to it: "Great the sun in shining - I can take out the bike and head down town..."

If the thought is negative, it needs to be changed.

Focus in on this negative thought. See the effect it is having on your energy and your body.

Now replace the thought.

Replacing a thought can be a challenge, especially if this thought is very ingrained. The easiest way to attack and replace an ingrained thought is with a phrase that is very familiar to you. You will have prepared it already. This is a phrase that is repeated over and over until the thought is replaced. This is called an affirmation.

There are infinite examples of affirmations you could choose. The one to pick is the one that has the biggest effect on you. For example, I could say: "Today is the start of the rest of my life" or an affirmation that many people use is: " Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better"

Search for affirmations on the Internet. Read through the long list you will find. Choose the one which is strongest for you. Learn it off. The next morning you find your head invaded by negative thought, blast it with your new affirmation!

"But", you say, " what if I don't feel in the least positive? Will I only be fooling myself using this affirmation?!"

You are perfectly right. Most of the time if you are thinking negative thoughts, you actually don't want to change. It takes effort. When you start doing your positive affirmation, it will feel quite foreign, as if you are telling yourself stories.

But keep going! Your mind does not know the difference! If you keep repeating that you are happy to greet the day, gradually your mind will believe this and you will feel your body getting lighter and happier.

You have changed the tape. You have set your day up.

Enjoy it.

It is yours.

http://www.career-guidance-ireland.com/