The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (Mind Change Monday)

It's Mind Change Monday! I've received many requests for a new presentation of The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery. So, here they are! As I write my next book, tentatively titled Self-Brain Surgery: How to Rewire Your Brain, Reorder Your Mind, and Radically Transform Your Life, these may change or reorder a little as I determine the best way to work them into a format that will fit nicely into book form. But here they are, which is a perfect way to start Mind Change March! These ten principles will help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier in your life. The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (Note: These have been modestly revised as my new book is taking shape; here is the list as it will appear in the book, although in this episode they are slightly different): —I must relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise.  —I must believe that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events in my brain.  —I must believe that most of my automatic thoughts are untrue.  —I must believe that my brain is designed to heal.  —I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now.  —I must stop making an operation out of everything.  —I must not perpetuate generational thought or behavioral issues in my family, or start any new ones.  —I must love my brain and live in such a way as to improve it.  —I must believe that I’m getting better at what I’m doing.  —I must understand that thoughts become things.   Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, II Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:6-8, Ephesians 4, II Peter 1:3 Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Other Helpful Links: Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:01) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday (11:17) - Importance of Discerning True Thoughts (19:43) - Protecting Your Brain Health (21:51) - Practicing Mental First Aid