Tell Me Why You need to be the CEO of your mind
Marisa Peer says it’s our job to fill our minds with better words and better thoughts
by Maria Botros, Multimedia Editor · Gulf NewsMaria Botros and Marisa Peer, an award-winning therapist and bestselling author, emphasize that managing negative thoughts is crucial, since the emotions we feel are fundamentally shaped by the thoughts we hold in our minds.
- Marisa: Often times in certain situations, emotions defeat logic even if you’re completely safe
- It’s our job to fill our minds with better words and better thoughts to have a better life, says Marisa
- Marisa: The mind cannot hold conflicting beliefs, you have to keep your mind on the thought you want
- If you want to be the CEO of your mind, it only works in the present tense, and it likes to be excited with vivid words, says Marisa