12 Step Program for Negative Thinkers
I received an email from a woman recently who mentioned that she is a “Recovering Negative Thinker” This brought up images of support groups and 12 Step Programs. Gee…I’m sure one already exists, I thought.
After searching Google I realized that there just isn’t a good 12 Step program for all of those Negative Thinkers out there. Clearly, it’s time.
- I admit I have power over Negative Thoughts and that these Negative Thoughts make me feel like crap.
- I believe that a Power Greater Than Myself (PGTM) can certainly help, especially since I haven’t done such a hot job.
- I make a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of this PGTM as I understand it/him/her. I hope this works.
- I agree to look within and take full responsibility for my life and thoughts. Even when I don’t want to.
- I admit to my Power, Friends and Everyone that thinking Negative Thoughts serves no useful purpose, and has been the cause of of much physical and emotional pain.
- I am NOW ready to think better and happier thoughts. Really.
- I humbly ask that my friends remind me gently when I begin speaking negatively. If this doesn’t work, please yell.
- I make a list of all the people and groups I have blamed for all the bad things that have happened to me, and am willing to take responsibility for my life.
- I am aware of all Negative Thoughts that are in my mind and I find ways to eliminate them or replace them. I know that my Thoughts act like powerful magnets and I choose to be in charge of what I’m attracting.
- I continue to be aware of the words that come out of my mouth and shift them to positive thoughts except when impossible. (for example, when speaking about politics and ex- in-laws)
- I agree to check myself every hour or so to make sure that Negative Thoughts are not floating in my head.
- Having had a spiritual awakening as to the power of my thoughts, I carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all areas of my life.
- I agree to believe that the number “13″ can be lucky too, and to always remember how much I really enjoy my life when my thoughts feel better.
Wendy Merron is a Board Certified NGH Hypnotist and Instructor at The Center of Success in Wayne, PA, a Main Line suburb of Philadelphia. She is an EFT Practitioner/Trainer, and the President of the Greater Philadelphia NGH Chapter.
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15. October 2009 at 2:41 PM
Great list Wendy, can I add one?
0. Admit you do sometimes have negative thoughts
I have worked with this type of issue many times before, and find that you can’t really start helping them until they admit their thoughts are sometimes negative. Some people just seem to adamantly believe that only bad things happen to them, when really most of the time it is just their perception.