“You don’t have to control your thoughts.
You just have to stop letting them control you.”
– Dan Millman
This past week, I was tired one day and caught my mind drifting into some unhelpful thinking. I shut it down but it reminded me of something I often share with clients:
Your mind is a “More Monster.”
No matter what you achieve, your mind is never satisfied. It’s always looking for more.
More money. More recognition. More knowledge. More achievement. More from the people around you.
But here’s the twist: the “More Monster” doesn’t just chase external things. It’s also incredibly skilled at giving you more of whatever you focus on, internally.
Focus on problems? You’ll find more problems. Focus on what’s wrong? You’ll notice even more things that feel off. Focus on worries? You’ll uncover new concerns to stress over.
The good news?
You can flip the switch and use the more nature of your mind to your benefit.
Instead of letting it lead you down an unhelpful route, you can step into the role of your Inner CEO and direct it. You can decide what kind of “more” you want.
Focus on solutions and opportunities? You’ll see more possibilities. Focus on what’s right? Confidence and gratitude will grow. Focus on what’s possible? You’ll open doors to new ideas and pathways.
As we approach the final week of 2024, your mind may start running through the year’s highs and lows, judging and analysing what went well—or didn’t. Life, after all, is a full-contact sport.
But you have the power to steer your focus toward the “healthy mores.”
More peace of mind.
More health.
More connection.
More clarity.
More prosperity.
More enjoyment.
More gratitude.
And my personal favourite… more aliveness.
This Christmas, I wish you all the “healthy mores” your heart, soul and mind can hold.
If you’re reading this newsletter, the chances are that, regardless of what your mind says at times, probably like me, you have a huge amount to be grateful for.
Warm wishes,
Shane
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