The Emotional Whirlwind: How To Change Your Reality By Changing Your Flow of Thought

Each morning when we wake up, our conscious mind starts an internal dialogue. Thoughts about everything that’s going right and wrong with our lives begin to flow. We worry about inflation, generating leads to build our business, and improving our conversations to enroll more clients. This emotional whirlwind is a constant part of our lives. The challenge is to stay in the positive part of this whirlwind as much as possible.

Let’s explore how we can shift our thoughts and elevate our emotional state to create a more fulfilling reality, building on insights from Dale Gibbons and Business Breakthrough Advisors.

Understanding the Emotional Scale

Our emotions can range from joy, freedom, love, and appreciation at the top, to despair, fear, and shame at the bottom. This scale reflects the vibrational frequency of our thoughts and feelings. When we’re experiencing high-vibration emotions like joy and love, we’re in a state of flow and alignment. Conversely, low-vibration emotions like fear and guilt drag us down into a negative spiral.

The key to changing our reality lies in recognizing where we are on this emotional scale and deliberately shifting our thoughts to climb higher. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Goal Setting

Dale Gibbons emphasizes the importance of breaking down goals into manageable chunks. Just like U.S. Navy SEAL recruits are taught to focus on small, immediate goals to survive their grueling training, we can apply the same principle to our lives. Start with 13-week increments, then break those down into weekly, daily, and even 25-minute increments. This approach makes overwhelming tasks more achievable and keeps us focused on progress rather than perfection.

2. Mental Rehearsal

Our brains can create new neural pathways through visualization just as effectively as through direct experience. Mental rehearsal is a powerful tool that can help us prepare for success by vividly imagining ourselves achieving our goals. This technique has been shown to enhance performance and increase confidence, helping us stay in a positive emotional state.

3. Self-Talk

We engage in self-talk at an astonishing rate of 300 to 1,000 words per minute. The quality of this self-talk profoundly impacts our emotional state. Positive, can-do affirmations help override the fear signals from our primitive brain. Dale Gibbons points out that interrogative affirmations—asking ourselves empowering questions—are particularly effective. For instance, instead of simply saying, “I can do this,” ask, “How am I building a business that sets me free?” and then answer it positively: “I’m building a business that sets me free because I know others have done it, and I believe I can do it too.”

4. Arousal Control

Breathing techniques are a simple yet powerful way to manage our emotional state. Paced breathing and long exhales mimic the body’s relaxation response, getting more oxygen to the brain and improving performance. Regular practice of these techniques can help us stay calm and focused, even in challenging situations.

5. State Change

Changing our physical state can quickly shift our emotional state. Listening to powerful music, moving, dancing, jogging, or even smiling can boost our mood and energy. Watching inspirational videos or engaging in activities that bring joy can elevate our emotional vibration, helping us stay in the positive part of the whirlwind.

6. Routine Change

Dedicate just 15 minutes each morning to read your affirmations and go through a state-change exercise. This small commitment can set a positive tone for the day and help you maintain an upward emotional spiral.

The Power of Value

All these techniques help us shift our thoughts and emotions, but there’s a deeper connection to be made: value. When we focus on creating and delivering value—in our businesses, relationships, and personal growth—we naturally elevate our emotional state. Value creation aligns us with higher purposes and gives us a sense of fulfillment and contribution.

When we wake up each morning with a mindset focused on adding value, we move away from fear and lack towards abundance and possibility. This shift not only enhances our emotional state but also transforms our reality. The more value we create, the more joy, freedom, love, and appreciation we experience, leading to a positive feedback loop that lifts us higher and higher on the emotional scale.

By consciously changing our flow of thought and focusing on value, we can navigate the emotional whirlwind and create a reality filled with purpose, fulfillment, and joy. Let’s embrace these practices and watch our lives transform, giving thanks to Dale Gibbons and Business Breakthrough Advisors for their profound insights.