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Take Back Your Power: Why Your Thoughts Are Like Squirrels on Caffeine

 

“Thoughts are not actions.” Yeah, yeah, you’ve heard that before. But let’s be real—it only hits different when you realize just how much your thoughts can mess with your life if you let them. It’s like handing the keys to your car over to a squirrel who’s had way too much caffeine. Total chaos.

Our thoughts are basically like squirrels in traffic. You know the ones—darting left, then right, then back again, unsure whether they want to cross the road or just freeze in place. They have no clue what they’re doing, but they’re still running around like they’re in charge. Your thoughts? Exactly the same.

Let’s be honest: our brains throw out some seriously random stuff. One minute, you’re focused, and the next, your brain is like, “You know what? You’ve worked hard enough. Let’s just coast for a bit.” That’s a squirrel thought right there—running around without any sense of direction. But just like you wouldn’t let a squirrel decide your route in traffic, you shouldn’t let your thoughts steer your life.

Here’s the key: you can notice your thoughts without letting them dictate what you do. Just because a squirrel darts in front of your car doesn’t mean you need to slam on the brakes every time—you can keep driving and let the squirrel figure it out. Your thoughts are the same way. They’re chaotic, indecisive, and sometimes downright silly, but you don’t have to react to every single one.

Take my own experience with running. I’ve been training for over a decade, and sometimes my thoughts are like, “You’ve done enough, time to kick back and relax forever.” That’s the squirrel in my brain telling me to take it easy. But here’s the deal: I don’t have to follow it. I can recognize that thought, give it a nod, and then keep moving forward. It’s like saying to that squirrel, “Yeah, I see you, but I’m driving this car.”

The same thing happens with feelings. You might feel like skipping a workout or indulging in something that’s not the best for you. That’s just another squirrel running circles in your head. But here’s the good news: you control your actions. You can notice those feelings without judging them or letting them dictate your next move. Just because a squirrel shows up doesn’t mean you need to chase it.

So, the next time your thoughts are darting around like a squirrel on caffeine, just let them do their thing—without letting them control you. You’re the one driving. Notice those squirrelly thoughts, but don’t let them decide your path. You’ve got the power.

Bottom line? Take your power back. Thoughts are like annoying little trolls or jittery squirrels—they talk a big game, but they only control you if you let them. So when your brain starts throwing out random thoughts, remember: you’re a badass. Your thoughts are just visitors. You control what you do.

Now, go act like the boss you are. You’ve got this.

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