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Spring Clean Your Mind by speaker and author, Colette Carlson, MA Isn't it
interesting how much time and energy people will spend organizing closets,
washing windows and throwing out surplus items from their garage when Spring
fever hits, yet never stop to take the time to clear out negative thoughts or limiting
thinking? Those self-sabotaging subtleties that prevent them from living a life
filled with clarity, purpose and joy. As the seasons change and the birds begin
to sing, the weather warms and the trees bloom, it’s the perfect time for you
to purge your mind of stinking thinking. Where to
begin? The first step in the quest for a mental un-cluttering is awareness. Recognizing
and realizing when your inner critic shows up, invites him self in and starts
chirping about your abilities. “You can’t do that!” “You’re too old to change
careers.” “You’re not smart enough to start your own business.” All LIES (Limiting Ideas Eliminate Success) to strip your confidence and
cause you to take a step back, do nothing, and play it safe. Lies that get you
to quit before you begin. Lies covertly protecting you from harm when in truth
they are causing you continuing unnecessary pain. Play a game
with yourself and notice how many times the LIES pop up on a daily basis to
make you feel guilty ("I yelled at my kids, I’m a horrible parent"),
to make you doubt yourself ("I better not ask for a raise, it's not a good
time"), or to make you play small ("Even though my company pays for
university classes, I can’t handle the homework"). Pay careful attention
to the distinction between the fact and the falsity. The truth is you raised your voice at your children, but it doesn’t necessarily make you a bad parent – that’s the lie. The truth is you may have to adjust your schedule, ask for help, or be tutored to manage college homework, but that you can’t handle it – there’s the lie. The truth is you’ve managed everything that has shown up in your life thus far. Why couldn’t you deal with this one too? Becoming
aware of how these LIES control your decisions is critical to making positive
change. Just like old clothes that no longer fit, it’s time to let go of thoughts
that don’t serve you to free up space and energy to go after what you now know
you want. Remember, our
minds can only hold one thought at a time. You decide what to keep and what to
toss. Why not focus on your gifts and incredible talents? Grab the Windex, wipe
off the mirrors of your mind and see clearly how bright and brilliant you are
meant to be. And that’s no lie. Articles may be reproduced with permission from Colette Carlson Communications. |
 
       
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