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The second is all about seeing your bad thoughts for what they actually are. Will yourself into a state where you can consciously believe that your brain is lying to you!

And you can do this by being aware that your brain is constantly making some false assumptions. Now, that you know that smoking is not a good answer to feeling stressed, go and find the right one. Start walking or biking mindfully , call a friend to talk to him or her for as long as you forget your craving. Start experiencing your life as if an outsider. See what you would advise a friend if he was in your shoes.

Is smoking such a great stress-reliever if you advise someone what to do when feeling stressed? Your Brain Is Lying to You 2. But, as Descartes famously doubted , what if a demon is controlling your thoughts?

How can you be sure that it is not? His thought experiment is well-worth a try even four centuries later. What if it is merely a way your brain is programed to work despite your wishes? Your brain is the physical part of your personality.

Your mind — the sum of your mental processes — is the software. Your brain will follow suit either way. First of all, relabel. Meaning: identify your problems.

Then, reframe. Put this thought in the right folder. It actually does the opposite. Thirdly, refocus. Maybe, play some of your favorite songs or take a short walk outside? Finally, revalue. Acknowledge the better you by looking at the situation from outside. I now tackle stress much better. Now, moving from phase 2 to phase 3 is not as easy as it sounds.

After all, in time, even a good and calming habit may seem tiring. So, the solution is to make a list of all the good habits you can think of, so that you can juggle with them.

But, this time it will be through an activity, which you know is good for you! Like this summary? The four step solution to changing bad habits, ending unhealthy thinking and taking control of your life. The SlideShare family just got bigger. Home Explore Login Signup. Successfully reported this slideshow.

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