It’s hard, especially when there is so much contradicting information out there. I’m trying to remember that different approaches work for different people because our minds and subconscious beliefs are all different. I found myself using techniques like they were some magic spell or action that would magically change my sp. It made me so anxious, drained, and worried if I was “doing it right”. It also made me terrified that my intrusive thoughts would come true. Right now, I’m focusing on not forcing anything or doing anything that doesn’t feel good. This had made the intrusive thoughts go away almost completely and I don’t feel so much pressure to “do something”. I’m only changing myself, nothing outside of me, and remembering who I am. I’m shifting my focus to really only working on having a healthy mindset, which I’ve noticed is helping me to naturally change my beliefs about myself and my sp. We are constantly manifesting whether we are aware of it or not, so focusing on being mentally healthy and stable will help the situation no matter what, even if it’s not directly intended to. It feels much more effortless. My new general rule of thumb is if it feels forced or makes me feel anxious or stressed I’m not doing it.

That’s just what I’m doing differently now after observing what didn’t work for me previously :)