Short motivational talk using the metaphor of thoughts-as-emails to encourage filtering out negative self-talk. The speaker advises labeling unhelpful thoughts as 'spam', selectively attending to supportive messages, and invites viewer comments. Purpose: promote mental well-being through awareness and cognitive filtering.
Imagine if thoughts were like emails. Many of our minds get flooded with junk mail. You're a failure. You'll never succeed at this or that. Teach ourselves and our friends that they don't have to open and react to every negative message. By labeling unhelpful thoughts as spam and filtering them out, all of us can focus on messages that truly support our well being. A wise mind selectively attends to what's useful and helpful. Remember what you feed, you will get more of. I'd really like to hear from you, so please leave a comment below.
