We’ve all been at a point where we can’t stop thinking about the past. Even to the point where we can’t sleep because we keep thinking and dwelling about it. Sometimes it even gets to the point where the past dictated our present. Our thoughts can easily shift toward negative memories instead of focusing on today’s challenges. It’s part of the human condition to dwell on the past, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it control us. On the flip side there are many of us dreaming of the future and not doing anything now to get there. Being a dreamer definitely has its positives but you don’t want it to hold you back. Here are ways to create intentional attention on the present.
Here are 5 Ways to Bring Intention Attention to the Present:
Write down the negative emotions that you dwell on.
Take out a piece of paper and write down all the past experiences, mistakes, and troublesome moments that bother you. The idea is to stop the past from filling your mind today. Like the practice of journaling, transferring negative emotions onto paper will create space in your head. And once your thoughts have room to breathe, you’ll be in a better deal with your dwells.
Identify the differences between lessons and hurtful experiences.
Distinguishing between negative emotions and instructive lessons is a powerful way to stop living in the past for two reasons. Doing this helps you acknowledge and accept both that are lessons and those that are just experiences. It is important after you write everything down to then analyze them and really be honest with yourself. The more lessons you can find, it can help your mind from exclusively thinking about missteps.
Forgiving “blind” people.
Many people who’ve hurt us did so without knowing they did or at least they didn’t intend to do it. In addition, many of our past mistakes are the result of us just not knowing better. This is where our negative past experiences can often come from blind people. When you can identify this then it becomes easier to forgive. It is also important to not be “blinded” by the fact that there are people who knowingly can hurt you, and you’ve made mistakes even when you knew better. Knowing when these blind people (including yourself) hurt you, it can help control your negative emotions towards those past experiences.
Focus on improving every day.
Another effective method to stop living in the past is to concentrate your thoughts and energy on becoming a little bit better every day. Ways to be successful at this are starting daily routines. The more you can focus on your routines and the power of habits the more your brain will naturally think about these things instead of the negative thoughts that were holding you back.
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