“Every time you revisit a particular thought loop, you're voting for it to become your default operating system.” https://t.co/IwnwIC05HA
“Every time you revisit a particular thought loop, you're voting for it to become your default operating system.” https://t.co/IwnwIC05HA
In other words, your brain creates an “auto-pilot” version of how it thinks the world should work, and sometimes you keep using it even when it’s no longer true or helpful.
James Clear • The Crime Your Brain Commits Against You
We like to believe that we are the conscious authors of our thoughts, believing that these intentions and directives come from a structured, orderly place where willpower reigns supreme. However, if you take a brief moment to sit down in silence for just a minute or two, you’ll notice that the nature of thought is anything but that. Almost immediat... See more
Lawrence Yeo • The Right Side of Thought - More To That
become an observer of your own thoughts and the actions those thoughts provoke. Where do they come from? What biases do they contain? Are they constructive or destructive? Do they cause you to make mistakes or engage in behavior you later regret? Look for patterns; find where cause meets effect.
Ryan Holiday • The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius
You think too much because you do too little
You Become What You think: Insights to Level Up Your Happiness, Personal Growth, Relationships, and Mental Health
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