Not Every Thought Deserves Your Attention

By Colleeno Chippy

Not Every Thought Deserves Your Attention

By Colleeno Chippy






Have you ever found yourself spiraling into a mental rabbit hole over a passing thought? One minute you’re calm, the next you’re worried, angry, doubting yourself, or reliving something from years ago that has no place in your present. Sis, it’s time to pause and remember this truth: Not every thought deserves your attention.


You Are the Thinker, Not the Thought


Thoughts will come, thoughts will go. Some are inspired by past trauma, others are echoes of fear or borrowed beliefs. But here’s the key: You are not your thoughts. You are the awareness behind them. Just because a thought shows up doesn’t mean it has the right to sit down, unpack, and move into your mind rent-free.


You can think about leaving, and still not go. You can think you’re failing, and still be in the middle of growing. You can think you’re not enough—and still be more than worthy. Thoughts can lie. Often, they do. So why give all of them your energy?


Mind Management Is Self-Care


Managing your mind is one of the highest forms of self-care. When you allow every passing idea, assumption, or fear to take center stage, you end up drained and distracted. Protect your mental real estate like you protect your peace.


Before reacting to a thought, ask yourself:


• Is this true?

• Is this helpful?

• Is this necessary right now?


If the answer is no, let it float by. Don’t grab hold of it. Don’t argue with it. Just observe and release.


You Don’t Have to Entertain Every Mental Guest


Imagine your mind as a home. Thoughts are visitors. Not all of them should be welcomed in. Some show up uninvited. Some bang on the door with urgency. Some whisper doubt in the corners. But you are the gatekeeper. You decide who enters, who stays, and who gets turned away at the door.


Protect your peace like it’s priceless—because it is.


Focus Is Power


Your attention is energy. Wherever it flows, life grows. So if you constantly entertain thoughts of lack, failure, rejection, and worry, you water weeds. But if you redirect your focus to thoughts of gratitude, purpose, hope, and faith, you grow a garden of joy and power.


You become what you repeatedly give your energy to. Make it intentional.


Train Your Mind to Pivot


It won’t happen overnight, but you can train your mind to focus better. When an unworthy thought shows up, gently shift. Speak out loud if you must:


“That’s not my truth.”

“I release that thought.”

“I choose peace.”

“I am not entertaining this.”


Your mind listens when you speak with authority. Let it know who’s in charge.


Final Thought:  Protect the Narrative in Your Mind


Just because a thought arrives doesn’t mean it deserves a seat at your table. Protect your energy. Guard your focus. Choose your peace.


You don’t have to fight every battle, argue with every fear, or validate every lie your mind throws at you. Some thoughts just need to be left unanswered.




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Hi, I'm Colleeno Chippy – a Mom, a Writer/Author , entrepreneur, and believer in turning life’s toughest moments into stepping stones for healing and growth. Through this blog, I share powerful stories, motivational insights, and practical tools to help others rise above challenges and live purposefully. Whether it's embracing self-care, navigating grief, finding faith in dark moments, or simply learning to trust your journey.

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