How often do you water weeds?

Never?

Sometimes?

What about by accident?

Well, I’m not talking about the weeds in your garden, I’m referring to the weeds in your mind.

But let’s go back to your garden for a moment. Even those weeds get watered by accident, but since they’re visible, and if you’re a diligent gardener, then you probably work at removing the weeds so your plants can flourish.

Back to the weeds in your mind. Your negative thoughts, your what-ifs, your doubts, and your fears. How often do you focus on them? How much energy and attention do you give them?

While I agree that it’s not entirely possible to stop having negative thoughts or to prevent fear and doubt from sprouting up uninvited, you don’t have to give them the energy they need to sustain themselves. You can choose to change and refocus your attention at any time you want to.

Choosing not to focus on your negative thoughts is a skill you can develop, and no, it’s not easy, but it is well worth the effort required to do so. Just to be clear, I’m not suggesting you ignore life-threatening warnings, or even that you stop thinking about the responsibilities you have. I’m talking about negative thoughts that create overwhelming anxiety or prevent you from pursuing what you want from life.

So, commit today to stop watering the weeds of your mind. Oh, and don’t worry about them, they’re strong and hearty and will find a way to keep showing up in your life. It’s just when they do, you’ll no longer give them the attention they seek and instead refocus and give your attention to what you seek instead.

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