Rebecca Anstett's Yoga Blog

“How to’s” and “Shoulds”

If our thoughts are just thoughts, and they are not “us” or reality, how often do we have thoughts that we turn into “truths”? I am a list person. Every day I create a list of the tasks I wish to accomplish in a day. This action creates a reality in the moment which I really do believe that I must accomplish all of these things in order to retire for the evening feeling accomplished. In essence, I am creating “have to’s” and “shoulds” for myself, adding unnecessary stress and pressure to and in my life.

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