My Secret to Mental Resilience: Unleash Your Inner Baa-dass Shepherd!

Ever feel like your thoughts are running the show?

They swirl around, making you anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed.

But here’s the secret: you are not your thoughts.

One powerful way to reclaim your peace is by practising thought detachment.

It’s all about creating space between you and those pesky thoughts that sometimes get the better of you.

Here’s the 3 steps I work on to detach from my thoughts.
 

1. Label Those thoughts

Instead of saying:

“I’m incredibly anxious today,”

try reframing it to:

“I’m having a thought that I’m incredibly anxious today.”

This small shift creates distance, reminding you that your thoughts are just that—thoughts.

They don’t define you, and they certainly don’t have to dictate how you feel.
 

2. Watch Those Sheep

Next, try observing your thoughts.

Picture them as sheep in a field, grazing and wandering about.

They come and go, always changing.

This mental image helps you see that while thoughts live inside of you, they aren’t you.

You’re the one watching the sheep, not the sheep themselves.

By observing rather than engaging, you can let those thoughts pass by without getting caught up in them.

 

3. Play With Them

And here’s a fun one: tease your negative thoughts.

When a critical or anxious thought pops up, don’t let it take control.

Instead, say it out loud in a silly voice—like a squeaky mouse or a cartoon character.

If each sheep (thought) has a different accent, how would it sound?

Repeat it until it loses its power and maybe even makes you laugh.

 

It’s a playful reminder that you don’t have to take every thought so seriously.

Thought detachment is a gentle, empowering practice that helps you stay grounded.

By labelling, observing, and poking fun at your thoughts, you create the space to be more present and at peace.

Remember, you are the Baa-dass Shepherd —your thoughts don’t get to take control unless you let them.