How to flip your thoughts in a blink
Here’s a ridiculous remedy – offering a silly, yet super effective shortcut to serious joy.
You’ve heard people speak of the grey elephant in the room – with a grimace.
Here’s a smiling twist.
Think about a cute pink elephant holding a heart balloon for you instead – in this room, right here, right now.
Did you notice how quickly you were able to do that?
Did you find yourself smiling?
A moment ago you might have been thinking about your life, your friends, worries, fears, planning dinner…
Yet the instant I asked you to picture that smiling pink elephant with the heart balloon – wham, bam – there it was.
You just switched your mind. Instantly. Effortlessly.
That’s how in control of your thoughts and feelings you are.
You’ve simply forgotten this impressive skill of yours.
So the next time you’re miserable, spiralling, or overwhelmed – use it.
Practice switching.
Start now. Not tomorrow. Not when things get bad. Now. Daily.
And no, it doesn’t have to be a pink elephant with a heart balloon.
You get to choose.
Maybe it’s:
• A flamingo wearing sunglasses and riding a scooter.
• A cat in a business suit arguing with a slice of pizza.
• A dog doing yoga in bright purple leggings.
• Or a tiny turtle with a gold crown leading a parade of ants.
Go wild. Be ridiculous. Your brain loves it.
Do this often enough and you’ll retrain the algorithm in your mind to seek out what amuses you, pleases you, has you smiling… even laughing.
This skill is inherent, natural within you.
