We’ve all had those moments when a single thought plants itself in our mind and starts growing.
Suddenly, it’s hard to think about anything else. We find ourselves replaying scenarios, worrying about things that haven’t happened, and mentally spiralling through “what ifs.”
That kind of mental noise is exhausting.
When an intrusive or anxious thought pops up, voicing something back literally, out loud can be a reset.
It might sound like: “Stop. How I want to think about it is….”
That external voice becomes louder than the internal one. It creates space to pause, choose, and re-anchor.
It’s not about eliminating the thoughts. It’s about giving ourselves a way to respond consciously and compassionately.