We think thousands of thoughts each day. The trouble with that is many of them are the same thoughts, day after day. If they are up building and life affirming the effect is positive. You may still experience the sensation of not being able to shut off the incessant mind chatter but at least it will feel pretty good abut yourself.

On the other hand if they are negative, derogatory and self-damning thoughts the effect will predictably be a loss of confidence and self-esteem. On top of it you still experience the constant mind chatter which can be tying in the best of circumstances.

Your goal is to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. You read hundreds of self-help books. You change your hair and your clothes. You take up exercise and watch your diet. You do everything you can think of and still you aren