A simple practice
I talk a lot about mindfulness here, which quickly gets interpreted as meditation, but I want to make it clear that I NEVER meditate. But I am mindful as often as I can. Every second I can remember I try to be mindful of my thoughts so that they can't overpower me. One of the simplest ways to start doing this is to remember to notice your breath. Just watch it flow all on its own. No skill is required. You just have to remember, like when you start any habit, but it works. When you focus on your breath it fills the attention that you normally use to listen to harmful thoughts. Kind of like focusing on someone speaking to you in a crowded bar. Does anyone have experience quieting the noise in their head by practicing this?
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