So, here we are. With all the thoughts inside of you that you think every day. And your feelings. And the sensations in your body. What do you do with all of that? Most of us accept it as a truth that we cannot change. But, what would happen if you listened to your internal chatter, recognized which thoughts make you feel worse, which thoughts make you feel better, and choose, as an experiment for 24 hours, to make a committment to yourself to only allow thoughts that make you feel better and to say "cancel" when you recognize a thought that makes you feel worse? How would you feel? How would it affect your physical health, your resiliency, your friendliness with other people, your feelings about yourself? What possible harm could there be in trying?
This is what I have discovered for myself, the results for my coaching clients, and from the research. Depending on the thoughts I think, I can be driven to a state of despair or a state of "life is good." When I decide to practice for 24 hours only thinking thoughts that make me feel good, I feel better, my energy is better, my motivation to get things done is increase, I am more productive and give my clients more of my best. I want to take better care of myself (good meals on time, exercise, water, vitamins and a good night's sleep).
The research shows that thinking thoughts that make us feel good boosts our immune systems, allow us to be less stressed and more relaxed, and we are more engaged with our activities and relationships.
When I have asked my clients to take on this exercise, they report back to me the same results as I have listed above. They are in a better mood and conversely are open to taking on opportunities for them to enjoy more of what life has to offer.
The challenge lies in the thoughts that try to disable our mission during those 24 hours. "It's not realistic. Your a dreamer. This won't last." Just let all those challenging thoughts go by. If you actually practice this from time to time each week, it starts to become part of the way you do your days and your life changes. Your life feels better, you feel better and your experience a higher quality of life.
Your inner environment. Part of something to pay attention to in living a flourishing life.
Until next time, Johanna
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