I thought I'd share a few circumstances today and show how I can use thought equations to catch what I'm thinking and turn it around so I have more positive feelings, actions, and results about those situations. I'll include them here in hopes that it will help to see them written down. I encourage you to do your own thought equations about circumstances in your own life. Let me know how it goes!

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Remember, the equation looks like this:

Circumstance

Thought

Emotion

Action

Result

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C - Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru

T - I didn't do as well as I thought I would

E - Shame

A - I beat myself up for not preparing more

R - I don't feel good about the trip

A more intentional equation would look like this:

C - Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru

T - I did it, and it was beautiful

E - Pride

A - I focus on the beauty and the fact that I did it

R - I thank God for an amazing trip

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C - Editors' Choice Award

T - I can't believe I didn't win. I must be a bad editor.

E - Uncertainty/fear

A - I doubt myself

R - I hold back and don't want to put myself out there, in editing and other areas of life

Intentional Equation:

C - Editors' Choice Award

T - I did a good job, but not everyone can win

E - Acceptance

A - I keep doing my best

R - I move on and keep editing

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C - I didn't text/call my mom on Mother's Day

T - I'm a bad daughter

E - Guilt/shame

A - I worry about what she thinks

R - I'm less likely to reach out and connect

Intentional Equation:

C - I didn't text/call my mom on Mother's Day

T - My mom knows I love her

E - Relief

A - I call when I get the chance

R - I connect when I can and feel good about our relationship

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I pray that these examples are helpful and that you can apply the equation to your own circumstances.

Check out my free, private Facebook group called "Catch Your Thoughts with Robyn Mulder" for more help and encouragement as you work on catching your thoughts.

Thanks for listening! ~Robyn