Is It Time To Evict Those Roommates?
We've all been there; you wake up, grab a delicious cup of coffee, and start your day with the best intentions. But, before you can even start your first task on your to-do list, they show up: your dreaded roommates. No, I'm not talking about the friendly, rent-paying kind. Oh no, I mean the ones that steal your joy and refuse to leave. I'm talking about your negative thoughts.
Let's be honest; bad thoughts are easy. Listening to them can become second nature and even feel weirdly comforting. Especially if you've dealt with internal negativity for a long time, stopping these thoughts can be downright hard. But just like a bad tenant who rearranges the furniture, trashes the house, and has no plans of moving out, your negative thoughts have overstayed their welcome. It's time to serve them their eviction notice and reclaim your freedom and independence!
Fresh Starts, New Beginnings
Look, I know it's not easy; I would never make that claim. But, if you really want a new year with a new you, it has to start with new thoughts. Here's the tricky part: you can't bring in fresh, positive thoughts if your mind is preoccupied with negative ones. There's a saying, "You can't fill a cup that's already full." If your mind is packed with bad thoughts, there's simply no room for good ones.
You are what you can't let go of. I'll say that again, just for emphasis,
You are what you can't let go of.
How powerful is that! When you close your eyes and picture the person you want to be, what does it look like? Do you take chances and try new things? Are you a more patient parent, listening to your kids more and yelling less? Maybe you're not afraid to speak up for yourself and ask for what you deserve.
Whatever your "ideal you" looks like, if you're letting negativity define you, you'll stay stuck forever. The good news is that you CAN break the cycle of negative thinking, not by adding to your already full cup, but by pouring out what no longer serves you. Imagine how freeing it will feel when you stop listening to harmful ideas that weigh you down and start speaking the truth to the lies. What if instead of thinking, " I'm not good enough," you said, "My worth is inherent, and I deserve to be happy." What if you replaced " I can't" with "I will?"
How much would your life change if, this upcoming year, you focused on removing the negative thoughts, letting go of the gloomy, pessimistic you, and allowing yourself to start seeing and listening to the positive? I can't help but get excited imagining who you'll be this time next year if you commit to kicking out your negative roommates and embracing a fresh start. Remember, the year will happen regardless, so you can choose to stay stuck or embrace a new you. I, for one, believe you can do it, and whenever those pesky roommates try to tell you differently, hold your head up high and tell them, "It's possible!"