Quiet Mind #3 - Accepting Uncertainty and Letting Go

How to let go of thoughts that get stuck in your head (kind of the same way a song can) and refocus your attention. The second half of the class covers accepting uncertainty. Be sure to visit http://wiredtoworry.com to receive notices of upcoming classes and more info.

Please note the educational material presented in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Consult with your psychologist or physician prior to starting any treatment regimen.

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[Anshuman Tripathy]

What I like to do instead of refocusing is change my relationship with those thoughts.so if I have a song stuck in my head, I just accept it as it is & let it play without getting anxious about it until its nothing but background noise & i'm not even conscious abt it.took me a while but I got the hang of it.I've noticed that the more we react to certain thoughts the more they tend to stick and make life miserable.So if we just become aware & accept them,good or bad,those thoughts wont bother us.

[Christine Korol]

Nice! 

[Nancy Vega]

Thank you you are very clear and helpful with the info. Blessings and gratitude.

[Christine Korol]

You're so welcome. I'm thrilled to hear from everyone who finds the videos helpful.

[DaBoomShakaLuka]

Thanks for posting these videos. I really agree with the awareness, and not masking the way you feel part. I've had situations in the past that I felt powerless against that now don't bother me at all. I'm willing to believe time it.can get better.

[Christine Korol]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I happened to be able to listen to Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz give a talk last night (author of You Are Not Your Brain) who mentioned research that suppressing emotions (as opposed to mindful awareness of them) increases stress. You might want to have a look at his book if you wanted to explore some of what I discuss in this video more deeply. It's full of great information and inspiration to keep practicing these strategies.