Separate rational from irrational thoughts

Stopping intrusive thoughts depends entirely on your ability to distinguish between rational and irrational thoughts. Your factual and valid thoughts are referred to as your logical thinking. These are reasonable ideas supported by evidence and facts, as opposed to irrational thoughts that are driven by anxiety, insecurity, and doubt.

Keep in mind that some thoughts can lead you to the life of your dreams, and others will sink you in a cycle of despair, confusion and frustration. To better control your intrusive thoughts, it would be great if you could learn to separate both of them. It's much simpler to know how to react when you are aware of the irrationality of a certain concept. You may train yourself not to believe in irrational thoughts, such as the one that keeps reminding you that you are worthless, and to just let them pass.