Challenge Your Mind’s Story to Find True Clarity

You’re hurrying down the hall when a colleague passes without greeting. Immediately, your mind narrates, “They dislike me.” Your face tightens, shoulders knot, and your heart races. A few anxious steps take you to your office—until you remember to pause. You label the sensation: This is just a thought, not a fact. You pull out a sticky note and scribble the evidence: “They often rush between rooms. Yesterday they congratulated me on my project.” You ask, “What other reasons could explain their silence?” Perhaps they’re distracted, run late, or preoccupied. Suddenly your chest unclenchesair flows in. The hallway doesn’t feel hostile anymoreit’s just a hallway. By questioning your own stories, you clear the fog, returning to a calmer, more balanced view. Next time your mind spins a negative tale, you’ll be ready to stop and rewrite it.

As you face the next wave of self-doubt, pause for a breath, jotting down both sides of your inner argument. Notice the shift as you question false narratives and replace them with balanced thoughts. Give this a try the moment you catch that first anxious thought tonight.