Turning Around Negative Beliefs
There’s nothing Turbothinkers do better than catastrophizing. Compared to a neurotypical brain, the turbo brain’s imagination has the ability to leap chapters ahead, way into volume II and volume III of the epic tragedy/ horror flick/ psycho thriller. In the meantime, the neurotypical brain is still wondering about the first paragraph, perhaps thinking it’s not that bad. So much time and energy goes into the Turbothinker's creation! So much drama! So many “what ifs” that become “surely this will happen.” Before we know it, hours have gone by, doomsday is here, and why bother even trying to do anything? What is the point? I’ll just stay in bed and do some online shopping instead. So convincing is the plot of our script. The superpowers of creativity, innovation and ability to see past reality, are working against us instead of for us. The inability to regulate our emotions can lead to task avoidance, paralysis, or even depression and anxiety.
How do you turn around a negative belief system? Who would you be without those negative thoughts? What would be possible? No one is thinking those thoughts but you. What are the facts? What is the reality? How can you bring your thoughts back to the present moment and align your mind with your body? What if you could tell yourself, “I am good enough.” “I am worthy?” What if you could take it a step further and tell yourself the opposite of your negative narrative? Instead of saying, “I am dumb, slow and a total mess,” can you say, “I am smart, quick and super organized?”
Yes, it may feel uncomfortable at first. Your negative belief system has become a habit. It is familiar, cozy and inviting, like a favorite blanket or an old friend. But it is a false friend. Time to ditch that witch. She does not have your best interests in mind. Shake her off your shoulder so you can stand up straight without the weight of self doubt and shame. It’s time to reclaim your true destiny and seek the magnificence that lies beyond what you ever dared to think possible. The power to create lies within you. How are you going to choose to use that power?