Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Thinking about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
Some people’s minds are so set on the negative that they beat themselves up endlessly when they make a mistake. This actually serves no good purpose. Berating yourself for inadequacies does not make you more effective. It doesn’t even ensure that you will do better next time. It is actually very destructive.
When you allow your mind to continually snap to the negative, your mind becomes increasingly trapped in that disposition. Like a fast song that just won’t leave your head, you can’t get your mind off your faults, failures and flaws. Instead of building confidence which leads to increased success, you let yourself become pushed further down into low self-worth.
On the other hand, you can choose to set your mind on good things instead of bad. Think about it. What is the best way to get an annoying song out of your head? Play another song and play it loud!
Instead of trying to avoid negative thoughts, overwhelm your mind with positive ones.
Develop a skill of locking your mind on the positive. Don’t ignore mistakes and failures—learn from them—but move on. Learn to set your mind on the good in others and the success you have experienced. Even if you are facing brutal criticism, you can set your mind on what you can do—what you will do—and you will create a great life.