"I'm having a thought that..." - One of the most valuable practices in history!

“If someone says, “I’m a fucking loser,” that’s a form of dishonesty. What you actually are is a collection of atoms talking to each other. To say that you’re a loser isn’t accurately describing yourself. To say, “right now I’m having a thought that I’m a loser and engaging in some self-pity around that,” that’s more accurate.”

— Dan Munro, excerpt from HEx Podcast\

Consider recognizing a thought as just a thought, as the Buddhists (etc.) have recommended for years and years (unless you are wiser than the Buddha).

Consider doing that by adding this phrase before expressing the thought:

                I'M  HAVING  A THOUGHT THAT...