So fasten your belts—the belts of your minds! Keep yourselves under control. Set your hope completely on the grace that will be given you when Jesus the Messiah is revealed.—1 Peter 1:13
Brainy Tip: Monitoring your thoughts is essential for your health.
Controlling your thoughts sounds great, but how do you do it? You start by looking at your mental processes. And no, you do not crack open your skull like an egg and have a look at what is going on inside your brain! It is possible, however, to learn about your mental processes through thinking about your thinking and choosing what to think about. This is not only possible, it’s essential.
What does controlling our thinking look like? Evaluate whether your thoughts give you a sense of peace or make you worried. If a particular thought concerns you, think about something else every time that thought pops up. Thinking about something else allows you to reconceptualize the disturbing thought. This is essential for a healthy mind, body, and life.