3. Stop having conversations with unproductive thoughts.
When a painful thought or memory pops into mind, it’s tempting to start engaging with it — to have a conversation with it that leads to dozens if not hundreds of similarly negative thoughts.
Healthy self-esteem depends on your ability to manage your attention well. And a big part of that means not letting yourself be a victim of your own thoughts.
Notice your thoughts. Say hello to them. But don’t feel like you have to have a conversation with them.
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