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3 Ways to Get Out of the War in Your Head

Check out these three tips that are sure to help you improve your mindset.

By Blissed OutPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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3 Ways to Get Out of the War in Your Head
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Are you always at war in your head? You may want to experience what it’s like to be at peace but feel like it’s impossible because you’re constantly judging yourself and talking down to yourself. We can quickly become our own worst enemy when we allow intrusive thoughts to take over everything we think and feel about ourselves and others. So, how can you get out of the war in your head and experience calm and peace without self-judgment? Check out these three tips that are sure to help you improve your mindset.

Take Breaks When You Need Them

Most people who experience the struggle of hostile, intrusive thoughts are overwhelmed and don’t know what to do about it. If you’re feeling stressed, whether it’s at work or in your personal life, take breaks for the sake of your mental health and wellbeing. A break doesn’t have to last too long, but something as simple as 15 minutes spent relaxing and getting out of your head could help you eliminate some of the negative thoughts while focusing on what is most important in your life.

Start Meditating to Keep Yourself Calm

Meditation can help you get out of the war in your head by helping you connect with your inner self. The great thing about meditation is that you can do it anywhere, closing your eyes and focusing on not thinking to encourage peace and relaxation. If you’re meditating for several minutes per day, it becomes easier to stop overthinking while eliminating unwanted and unnecessary stress in your life. In addition to traditional meditation, you can consider doing yoga as part of your daily exercise routine. Combining body movements with breathing techniques can improve your way of thinking and help you experience the true meaning of peace, proving that it’s not unattainable if you’re willing to try hard enough.

When you experience intrusive thoughts, it can feel overwhelming and frustrating. The key is to see these thoughts for what they truly are-a challenge that you have to take head on. You don’t have to surrender or give up just because you want a moment of peace from the internal conflict going on in your reflective mind. By reframing your intrusive thinking as a challenge instead of something impossible, you’ll find yourself feeling empowered and able to achieve true peace and relaxation even with the constant battles going on in your head.

Remind Yourself of Who You Are and What You’ve Become

Don’t forget to say positive things to yourself each day. Your intrusive thoughts could tell you that you’re not successful or good at anything you do in life. You may feel like you’re a failure, but think of how far you’ve come from where you were a few years ago. Even if you’re not in the exact spot you’d like to be, you’ve still managed to accomplish so much over the years. When you want to get out of the war in your head, it’s essential to accept who you are while no longer letting other people tell you who you are to put doubt in your head. Consider writing a list of daily affirmations to say to yourself to boost your confidence and help you overcome any intrusive thoughts that are causing you to experience war within yourself.

The war in your head can take over at times, making you doubt yourself and everything you’re capable of doing. However, you can’t let it win. Instead, focus on improving your mental health and experiencing peace by learning to take breaks when you need them, meditating to relieve stress and release those intrusive thoughts, and regularly reminding yourself of who you are and what you’ve become in life.

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