One of the best books I've ever read is Solve For Happy by Mo Gawdat. In this book, he talks about what to do when our brain brings us an unhappy, insecure, fearful, worrisome, critical, comparing, or stressful thought. He simply says, "send it back for a happier one". He talks about how the brain is full of "brain chatter" every day, but that the little voice in your head is not you. Our brain is just presenting thoughts to us for our consideration. If we don't like what it is presenting, then send it back for something different to present to us again. He makes a distinct point to separate each of us from our thoughts. He argues that if we perceive a thought in our head, then it can't be identified as a part of us. For example, if we can't see the world below us, then we haven't left it. Naughty thoughts do not equal a naughty person. We can identify the voice as a separate entity, "The Brain" or "The Voice" or "Becky", but we are the boss. We are each in charge and we each get to choose what we tell the brain to do. So, if you don't like a thought that it has brought to you for consideration, send it back for a happier, better, or different one. YOU CHOOSE!
