Stop thinking about the past and look forward

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Always thinking about the past or even looking too much to the future can often make you forget that you are living in the present. Life can quickly pass by when you miss the joy of the present. But what pushes people to focus on past events or fear of the future, and how do you deal with it?

Why are past events so encrusted in our mind, and even more so, the bad ones? Why do we feel so anxious about the present or the future?

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As soon as one unfortunate circumstance arises, you suddenly think and associate it with all the previous and unpleasant things that have happened in your life. You then begin to feel miserable. You have a hard time getting this stuff out of your head. You even get preoccupied and fear what could go wrong.

It is great to know that many over-thinkers are great people who value relationships and care sincerely for the people in their lives. But this way of thinking can be damaging to your health.

Every time you feel like you are holding on too much baggage, you have to learn to stop thinking of this baggage in your life. I know it is not easy, but you can do it!

There is no switch in your brain that can be easily turned on and off, just when you feel like it. Instead, it is more of a pattern to get rid of, and it always requires commitment and works to remove.

Why Stop Thinking about the Past If you do not stop thinking of your past, you may lose considerable chances of having dreams realized or meeting people who could be able to make you happy. You may find that you are missing the occasions to find people who could become good friends.

You may realize that time is rapidly passing you by, that you are unable to create your future and reach your full potential, and that you might miss a relationship with a person where both of you want to love. So if you want to become a better person, you have to end thoughts of the past.

You have to stop thinking of the past so you can love yourself and others indeed. When you let go of it, the world becomes a better place, and this world needs more forgiving people. And you will see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Your Thoughts Truly Create Your Reality I am a firm believer in those words! Most people and even you may still have a hard time accepting this fact, but from the side of your conscious mind, you have no control over the unfolding of events in life. It is true that our thoughts do energetically shape and create our reality over time.

Should I remind you that the more you fear about something, the more you will begin to attract precisely the energy, you are worried about!

Do you get what I am saying? Not sure? Then I strongly recommend you watch this little episode of ‘Spirit Science,' which explains really well how your thoughts create your reality.

You have no idea how mindful you have to be of your thoughts because they have power. And much more than you realize. Watch the episode, and I guarantee you will do all that is in your power to stop thinking about the past and fear the future.

The more energy you send in the direction of your concerns or desires, the more likely you are to give permission to your subconscious to manifest these vibrations unknowingly. If you obsessively or unconsciously fear that something bad is going to happen, you are in fact increasing the likelihood of it happening, not decreasing it.

A Great Way to Get Rid of Yesterdays A great way to get rid of yesterdays is one I have used several times in my life.

First of all, if you have bad stuff about anyone or anything on your computer and phone, such as pictures, old messages, delete it right now. Erase all things and block anyone on social media that remind you of any bad times.

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After that, take everything that relates to these unhealthy memories like old pictures, letters, gifts or whatever reminds you of bad experiences and put that in a cardboard box. Grab the box, go outside and put it in a metal container.

Add lighter fluid on the box and set it on fire. Please, get in an open space, so you do not set fire to anything at home. Let no one look at you. Be alone. If you feel or think about any incident of your past, give it a name and write it down on a piece of paper. Then throw the paper in the fire.

Release each incident to the universe. Then walk away. Leave each thought of the past burning. Do not overthink this, simply do it. Finally, call a friendly person and ask them to get together for coffee, and have a very good time.

More Tips to Stop Dwelling on the Past Forgive and forget. If you focus on who to blame for causing you pain, it will destroy the present. Instead, forgive them. Concentrate on the current events and leave behind any thinking about the past.

Stop rushing through life. Let go of your mind getting stuck in the past. Instead, be aware of the now, and your surroundings. Go outside, look at the trees. Feel the wind in your face. Feel the grass under your feet.

Enjoy what you do, even if it is tedious. Think rather about the purpose behind what you are doing each day and experience the moment.

Forgive yourself for past mistakes because your brain has a natural tendency to overthink.

Express your feelings about the past to end thinking overload.

Stop overthinking about good memories; it could cause you to long for things to be the way they were, rather than focusing on how to improve your life today.

Do something physical as it can be extremely beneficial. It does not matter if it is going for a walk, spending time with an animal or child, playing sports, running or swimming in the river.

Focus on happy things. You cannot change the past or fear about the future, so do not think about it. Reflect instead on happy things happening in your life right now, even the smallest ones.

Surrender it all to the Universe because when you are concerned with things of the past or future, you are mostly trying to control the flow of life. In truth, you have very little to no control over the unfolding of events in your life. The universe is way wiser than you, so surrender.

Rather than trying to swim against the flow of the current, be willing to go with it. Trust that all happens for a reason, in time and place.

Become mindful instead of complaining about how you wish things were different or how they should change.

Find the best way to stay in the present moment.

One of the best things you can do is practice meditation. Focus on the present moment without judgment. As thoughts of the past come in, observe them, and then release them go. Meditation is a tip I recommend to anyone.

A Final Word of Warning You have to act on these above methods right away because your mind will trick you into not going through with it.

You will then begin again thinking about the past and end up carrying this baggage your entire life.

So get up and do this right now. Do whatever you need to do to stop thinking of the past. Gather all reminders.

Delete, remove, throw and burn everything. Do it today because there is someone out there waiting for you to let go of the past and share the present with them.

You have now, at your disposition, most of the tools to create a life of belief and positivity. But you have to stop 3/4

thinking about the past or get obsessed with future events. Of course, the choice is yours. I only lovingly expect that you will smart enough to choose what is right. With all of my heart!

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Sergei VanBellinghen, Founder & CEO of First-Class Lifestyle, currently a Self-Improvement & Success Expert Consultant, using selfdevelopment techniques to help you succeed and have a better life.

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