Written by: Angela Lee, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Intrusive thoughts come to us all, it's listening to the right voices that matter. Considering the current cost of living crisis, many of us are relentlessly overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts, whether it’s, ‘should we sell our homes?’, (in light with yet another raise in interest rates), buy (can we afford it?) or should we downsize. Similarly, with inflation falling globally, many businesses are also contemplating whether they should scale up or scaled down.
Undoubtedly, many of us are feeling the pinch, in terms of the soaring food and energy cost. And many of us are not particularly concerned on whether it's primarily caused by the post corona virus pandemic, the war in Ukraine, Brexit (particularly in the UK). We simply want to start living again!
A recent BACP survey suggests that 61% of therapists mentioned that their clients are anxious about whether they can afford to pay their household bills.
Compulsive intrusive thoughts are normal and affect over 60% of the public, according to Dr. A. Clarke (Science Direct Journal). However, it’s what we do with these ‘voices in our head’, that is the determining factor on whether we win or lose!
Mindset is everything, it’s often when we ‘give in’ to these ‘negative voices’ and begin to hallucinate, then it becomes a real problem, particularly as hallucinations often accompanies paranoia. We can perhaps become paranoid that we are going to potentially lose our jobs, our homes, our businesses, or even the will to live.
As a mindfulness practitioner, we need to get into practise of ‘rethinking what we are thinking about’, establish a morning routine and make time for meditation; that incorporates some breathing exercises. This will enable us to find ‘balance’ in this chaotic ever-changing world.
Angela Lee, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Angela Lee, is a leader in mindset shift coaching, CBT, mental health and personal development. A brain tumour developed after a series of traumatic events led Angela to develop strategies to manage mental health and wellness. She is in her final year of her MSc Psychology in Mental Health where she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome their mental health challenge. She is a professional certified life coach (ALTEC), public speaker and author . Angela also has a podcast on Spotify where she continues to support her clients, she is also an English Teacher and a Trainer.
