Say thank you in your mind to your recurring thoughts. E.g. "Thank you and…" - "I appreciate what I did today." - "I look forward to what I've planned for the next day|week|month|etc." (Without going through a mental list because it's already in my to do apps and calendar) I learned this strategy from one of Tim Ferriss' many great conversations with Jack Kornfield. https://pca.st/qtppffph https://jackkornfield.com/examining-thoughts/