It’s really started to dawn on me: positive thinking isn’t the answer – helpful thinking is.

Sometimes a “negative” thought is more helpful than a positive thought.

E.g. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) can be more motivating than the desire to join in.

For the last few days, I’ve been in conscious awareness of my thoughts, regularly asking myself “Is this thought helpful?”

Helpful thoughts might not guarantee I hit my goals. But they do give me a better chance.

Some helpful thoughts I’ve been having:

• Michael Jordan would do it.

• I’m willing to do whatever it takes.

• I’m ready.

• I can do this.

• I am enough.

• I don’t want to look back and think I didn’t make the most of this opportunity.

• What would my ideal self do?

Whatever you’re struggling with right now, no matter how good or bad it may seem – you can change your thought to be more helpful.

What thoughts are helpful for you to achieve your goals?