We can all probably agree that our brains are incredibly complex and powerful. So, for a moment, visualize your brain as a state-of-the-art supercomputer — we’re talking NASA-grade, high-speed, multidimensional thinking power.

Now imagine that on this amazing supercomputer… you’re running a basic weather app. And not just any weather app — one that constantly predicts storms, catastrophes, and worst-case scenarios.

That’s what happens when you get stuck in worry, rumination, and overthinking. You’re using the most powerful tool you have — not to envision, create, or lead — but to replay loops of fear, doubt, and what-ifs.

Your Brain Was Built for More Than Survival

Sure, your brain has a built-in survival system — the part that scans for danger, anticipates problems, and tries to keep you safe. It’s brilliant at what it does… but it wasn’t meant to be in charge and run the whole show.

Your brain is capable of and meant for so much more! It has the power to generate creativity, insight, imagination, and anticipation. It’s what helps you dream of a better life, find solutions, and connect the dots between past experiences and future possibilities. It can help you navigate uncertainty with creativity, intuition, and brilliance.

But when we stay in survival mode — especially under chronic stress or fear — so much of that power and potential is lost. And our powerful supercomputer can spend too much time looping through the storms and bad weather.

What If You Broke the Loop?

A primary goal of my positivity tips is to help you break the loop and see beyond your survival instinct, so you can use your thoughts to make your life better.

You can start asking new questions like:

What else might be possible?What if this challenge is here to teach me something?What would I focus on if I trusted things were unfolding for me?

So today, take a breath. Pause. Ask yourself:

“Is this the highest use of my brain right now?”

And if not — choose again.

It’s time to put your supercomputer to better use.