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Abiola’s 7-Day Negative Thought Fast
“It’s so hard to succeed.”
“Everything costs so much.”
“I’m so fat.”
“People are so untrustworthy.”
Feeling your feelings is an important part of being mentally healthy and empowered. When
we don’t feel comfortable enough with our emotions we may try to numb, avoid or deny
ourselves with unhealthy practices.
There is a difference though between honoring our feelings and dwelling on negative
thoughts. We are not about blaming or shaming our minds into happiness, our businesses into
success, or body into wellness. That is an impossibility.
This Negative Thought Fast was originated by Emmett Fox, one of the most popular self-help
authors and speakers of the early 20th
century. This is an inner adventure.
Here are Negative Thought Detox rules:
1. If you break any of the other rules, you have to start the 7 days over from the
beginning. To get the full effect, you must complete 7 consecutive days. Giving up
negative thoughts is a little like giving up a drug; you've got to stop using them cold
turkey and completely, otherwise you haven't really quit.
2. You can’t focus on a negative thought or remain in a negative emotional state for
more than 5 minutes. Ideally, the time should be much shorter. Five minutes should be
plenty of time to recognize what's going on and end it. Again, even one instance of
lingering on a negative idea or rant for more than five minutes means starting over.
3. You must focus on solutions. When the negative thoughts start, the idea is to
immediately start contemplating possible solutions. Spend your energy on solving
challenges instead of focusing on them.
 If you're like most people, you've probably had the same challenges for quite a while
without resolution. It's time to try something else instead of dwelling on what's
wrong.
This sounds easy, but you may be surprised how challenging it is to give up negativity. We
might think that worrying helps but you've probably been worrying about a lot of things for a
long time and they haven't improved. Right? Tell the truth!
When you're faced with a negative thought, the best response is to ask yourself, "How can I
solve or improve this challenge?" The point is to immediately begin focusing on solutions.
When you ask positive questions, you find positive answers.
Over the 7 days, you’ll begin to form a habit of recognizing a negative mental state and then
focusing on solutions for what you feel negative about. If you continue the process after the 7

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days are finished, you’ll develop a permanent habit that will only require minimal
maintenance.
You might need several attempts to complete the full 7 days. It's common to have numerous
slips – especially on day one. Don’t beat yourself about it. Remember, you're focusing on
solutions.
How to Take Your Focus Away From A Negative Thought
We can only consciously think about one thing at a time. If you're filling your mind with
positive thoughts, there's no room for the negative.
One way to vanquish negative thoughts ask yourself positive questions like:
 What's great about today?
 What do I like the most about this?
 What am I most proud of?
 What am I most looking forward to?
Try this 7-day adventure to change the way you approach challenges in your life.