Being Aware of Your Thoughts | Few people enjoy the company of individuals whose attitudes are persistently negative. Yet many of us tolerate the critical chatter that can originate within our own minds. Since we are so used to the stream of self-limiting, critical consciousness that winds its way through our thoughts, we are often unaware of the impact these musings have on our lives. It is only when we become aware of the power of such thoughts that we can divest ourselves of them and fill the emptiness they leave with loving, peaceful affirmations. Many people, upon paying careful attention to their thinking patterns, are surprised at the negativity they find there. But when we take notice of involuntary thoughts in a nonjudgmental way, we initiate a healing process that will eventually allow us to replace intimidating and upsetting self-talk with positive, empowering thoughts. While the occasional downbeat or judgmental thought may have little impact on your contentment, the ongoing negativity that passes unnoticed can have a dampening effect on your mood and your outlook. When you are aware of the tone of your thoughts, however, you can challenge them. Try to be conscious of your feelings, opinions, and judgments for a single day. From sunup to sundown, scrutinize the messages you are feeding into your subconscious mind. Consider your thoughts from the perspective of a detached observer and try not to judge yourself based on the notions that come unbidden into your mind. Simply watch the flow of your consciousness and make a note of the number of times you find yourself focusing on gloomy notions or indulging in self-directed criticism. As you become increasingly aware of your patterns of thought, whether positive and negative, you will gradually learn to control the character of your stream of consciousness. Endeavor always to remember that the images and ideas that pass through your mind are transient and not a true representation of who you are. In training yourself to be cognizant of your thoughts, you gain the ability to actively modulate your mood. The awareness you cultivate within yourself will eventually enable you to create a foundation of positivity from which you can build a more authentic existence.  | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Michelle Pualani Gentle chair stretches is an excellent practice for anyone who wants the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga without the complex movements or quick-pace catered to people who have been practicing for years. With this 7-day course, you'll be guided through short chair yoga sequences that are expertly designed to help you gently increase mobility and flexibility in the body, and gradually build endurance for improved strength and balance from head to toe. By the end of the course, you will find that you have mastered a chair yoga practice and have become more limber and lithe. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. End Anxiety and Panic Attacks 2. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 3. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 4. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 5. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 6. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 7. 8 Day Foot and Ankle Fix 8. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 9. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 10. Overcoming Creative Anxiety
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