My brain is often full of thoughts. Sometimes, they aren’t the most positive or productive. These thoughts can bring me down by making life challenging for me. I know it is important to distract myself from these unhelpful thoughts. Still, it can be difficult for one reason or another. Over time, I have gotten better at it.

Sometimes, I allow my thoughts to consume me. I overthink and ruminate about things. These things are no longer valid or have a purpose in that moment. It feels as though I am pressured to think about something. This concern can’t be fixed at that moment of thought. I know that it’s imperative to distract myself. I do this when I want to be fixated on something because it’s bothering me so much. I know that working my way away from what is bogging me down is the best course of action. I recognize that I can’t control everything. Yet, it can be the most difficult thing to do.

Part of me wants to believe that I have the power to control things. I also want to speak my mind to make others feel the way that I feel. Lately, I have understood that is not the healthiest way to handle things that bother me. I must be willing to take action to avoid overthinking and ruminating before they get out of hand. While I know it takes me just doing it, it is also the hardest thing to. But once I work myself into a good spot things do get better and the thoughts I have dissipate.

For many years, I let my thoughts be known to others when expressing my feelings. As a result, it became very difficult for both me and them to bear. Eventually, I realized that being like that is not the most appropriate. It can draw unwanted attention to myself. It also shows that I am not the person others expect me to be. I have diligently acquired all the skills and knowledge necessary to handle challenges. Distracting myself when things get rough should be no different from tackling other obstacles.

Deep down, it is about knowing that I have the power to do what I want. I need to make sure I avoid falling into an unnecessary state. Such a state can be bothersome. There is part of me that understands I do not want to feel down and out about myself. I acknowledge that it is a time waster to consume myself in unhealthy and unproductive ways. I have many talents. Nonetheless, unhealthy thoughts often hold me back. These thoughts bring me down and make me think they are real when they are often not. Deep down I know that they are not but my brain wants to believe that they are. I know I must do better. I can distract myself from what I am thinking. This will help me do things that put me in a much better place.