Thoughts That Hurt You: Stop Letting Your Mind Attack You

Practical Strategies to Heal, Reframe, and Regain Control

De: Percy Holland

Narrado por: RiseGentle Media

Take Back Your Mind: Turn Down the Noise, Turn Up Your Control
Do spirals of overthinking hijack your day - long after the problem is over?
Does your inner critic talk to you in a tone you’d never use on a friend?
Have you tried “think positive” advice that felt fake and failed when stress hit?
There was a time when every small mistake felt like proof I wasn’t enough. One awkward message, one missed task, and my brain ran a ruthless highlight reel. Sleep got lighter. Shoulders stayed tense. I was present, but not here. What changed wasn’t a miracle; it was learning to notice the attack as it started, label the distortion, and shift the narrative - on the spot. Not perfect. Just repeatable. And repeatable beats are perfect every time.
In Thoughts that Hurt You, you’ll learn research-informed, plain-English tools to calm mental noise, reframe self-critical thoughts, and rebuild a kinder, steadier inner narrator. No jargon, no lofty promises - just a toolkit you’ll actually use when your mind is loud.
You don’t need another feel-good mantra. You need a method that works when you’re tired, busy, or triggered. These tools are simple by design, repeatable under stress, and grounded in cognitive and behavioral principles without pretending to be therapy. If you’ve tried affirmations that evaporate under pressure, this audiobook is your antidote to mental maelstrom - practical, not performative.
Stop letting your mind attack you and start leading it. Reclaim clarity and reduce the noise. Become the friend your mind needs.

©2025 Percy Holland (P)2025 Percy Holland

Not every thought deserves your trust or obedience

The central message of the audiobook is that not every thought deserves your trust or obedience. It explains how the mind often generates thoughts rooted in fear, past experiences, and conditioning rather than present reality. These thoughts can manifest as self-criticism, rumination, guilt, or worst-case scenarios that gradually erode confidence and emotional stability.

The emphasis is less on “positive thinking” and more on realistic and compassionate thinking, which makes the approach feel grounded and achievable.

identifying negative thought loops

I liked how some sections slow thinking patterns down step by step. A downside is that a few chapters revisit similar ideas without adding much depth. Still, the balanced tone and focus on emotional awareness make it a helpful and encouraging listen overall.

Felt almost like a pause button for my mind

While listening to Thoughts That Hurt You, I found myself repeatedly recognizing familiar mental patterns — the subtle self-criticism, the automatic assumptions, and the way one negative thought can quietly spiral into emotional heaviness. What stood out most was how the audiobook didn’t make me feel “broken” for having these thoughts. Instead, it normalized them while gently encouraging distance from them.

There were moments when the audiobook felt almost like a pause button for my mind. The calm narration and simple explanations helped me slow down and notice my thoughts rather than argue with them. I appreciated that it didn’t pressure me to eliminate negative thinking, but instead helped me see that I don’t have to obey every thought that arises. That shift alone felt grounding.

normalizes intrusive thoughts

What stands out is how the audiobook normalizes intrusive thoughts instead of treating them as failures. The practical exercises feel grounded and realistic, and the narrator’s steady tone makes the material comforting rather than heavy. It’s a solid listen for anyone seeking mental clarity and emotional balance.

Grounded, encouraging, and thoughtful audiobook

Don’t Believe Your Thoughts is a grounded, encouraging, and thoughtful audiobook that helps listeners untangle themselves from overwhelming or misleading mental patterns. Its emphasis on understanding thoughts as mental events not commands offers a powerful shift that can reduce anxiety, increase clarity, and build confidence.
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Whether you’re dealing with stress, overthinking, or simply seeking a calmer inner world, this audiobook provides realistic and compassionate guidance. It’s especially helpful for People who feel overwhelmed by their own minds, Anyone seeking clarity and calm without forced positivity, Listeners new to mindfulness or mental awareness work.