Why do we catastrophize things?⁣

Like when our kids are little and we imagine the virus they come home with will evolve into full blown pneumonia rendering them weak and sickly for the rest of their lives⁣

We send them off to college and out into the world and our mind goes to all of the terrible things that could happen when they’re no longer living under our roof.⁣

We do the same thing with our aging parents…⁣If mom keeps driving, just think of all the people she could hurt!⁣
Allowing dad to live in his home alone, morphs into him falling down and no one finding him for days.⁣
There’s a reason we do this; it’s the way our brains are wired. It sends up thoughts designed to keep us safe.⁣
Just because we have a thought doesn’t make it true, or useful⁣

It’s always our choice whether or not we hold onto and believe every thought that comes up in our brain.⁣
While the brain is just keeping us safe, when left unchecked it creates a lot of unnecessary pain in our life.⁣
And it often prevents us from experiencing an amazing life interacting with all of the amazing humans in the world.⁣
Stepping back throughout the day and looking at the thoughts that I have has been life-changing for me.⁣
I’d love to share it with you.⁣