Sometimes our thoughts can get the best of us.
Especially when there is a lot of fear around us, a lot to be worried about, and it's hard to see the woods for the trees, our thoughts can drive us a little crazy.
If you've ever tried meditating - or even falling back to sleep at 3am! - you'll know what I mean.
Those out-of-control negative thought spirals, where you go over and over all the concerns, problems and worst-case-scenarios you're currently trapped in.
And those thoughts are energy. They don't just sit there. THEY AFFECT EVERYTHING!!!
How exactly?
Well, our Thoughts Lead to 
Feelings Actions Results.
Which can be disastrous!
But which is actually good news. Because if we can control our thoughts, we can get different results.
Simple but not easy!
The first step is arguably the hardest... in order to control your thoughts you have to NOTICE your thoughts.
But, as we all know, they can be very slippery and slide right out of your mind before you're even aware of them.
One way to get past that is to VOICE THEM OUT LOUD!
Try it now and see! You might even discover that it's the first time you've ever said that thought out loud. And really heard it, in all its awfulness!
And when we do that while using EFT Tapping, we start to send a different message to our brain and nervous system.
How?
- Tapping on different acupressure points on our face and body has been scientifically proven to bring down cortisol, a stress hormone and calm the 'fight-or-flight' nervous system response.
- The initial 'set-up phrase' (juxtaposes the negative with a positive statement such as 'I love and accept myself' or 'I'm safe right now.'
Try it for yourself with my latest Tapping video 'Take Control of Your Thoughts'.
POSITIVE, EMPOWERING AFFIRMATIONS
In the second part of that video - moving to the positive - I used these 10 Empowering Affirmations to Take Back Control!
- I have the power to choose my thoughts, and I choose ones that support and uplift me.
- My mind is my ally, and I fill it with thoughts that inspire and encourage me.
- Every moment, I have the opportunity to shift my thinking toward positivity and possibility. (Ed: Tapping helps!)
- I release thoughts that hold me back and embrace those that move me forward.
- It is safe for me to believe in myself and my limitless potential.
- I take charge of my mindset, and I choose thoughts that help me grow and thrive.
- When self-doubt arises, I gently replace it with thoughts of confidence and courage.
- I give myself permission to think in ways that support my highest good.
- Every thought I choose is a step toward becoming my best self.
- My thoughts shape my reality, and I create a life filled with joy, success, and fulfilment
And let me know if there is one that particularly speaks to you. 