🧠 Cleaning Up Your Stinking Thinking

Lauretta Scott
Nov 2
2 min read

A Fresh Perspective on Mental Health & Awareness

Have you ever caught yourself thinking thoughts like, “I’ll never get it right,” or “Nothing good ever happens to me”?

Those are what I call stinking thoughts — negative, self-defeating beliefs that quietly poison our mindset and cloud our mental health. Over time, these toxic patterns can affect how we see ourselves, how we treat others, and how we navigate life’s challenges.

But here’s the truth: your mind can be renewed.

Just like a cluttered room needs cleaning, our thoughts sometimes need a good spiritual and emotional cleanse.

Step 1: Recognize the Stink

The first step to cleaning up your thinking is to recognize when your thoughts don’t serve you.

Are you constantly rehearsing failures, comparing yourself to others, or expecting the worst? These thought patterns can lead to anxiety, depression, and hopelessness if left unchecked.

Ask yourself:

Would I say this to a friend I care about?
Is this thought rooted in truth or fear?

Awareness is power. Once you identify the lies, you can start replacing them with truth.

Step 2: Replace Lies with Light

Mental health isn’t just about avoiding negative thoughts — it’s about cultivating healthy, life-giving ones.

Replace “I’m not enough” with “I am growing every day.”

Replace “Nothing will ever change” with “Change starts with me.”

The more you speak life, the more your mind aligns with hope, not despair.

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

Healing often begins in the thought life.

Step 3: Practice Daily Renewal

You can’t clean your thinking once and call it done. It’s a daily practice — just like brushing your teeth or exercising your body.

Try these simple habits:

Start your day with gratitude.
Take mental breaks to breathe and reset.
Surround yourself with positive influences — music, people, and words that lift your spirit.

Remember, what you feed your mind will eventually shape your mood, choices, and mental well-being.

Final Thoughts

Your mental health matters. Don’t let stinking thinking rob you of peace and joy. Take small steps each day to declutter your mind and fill it with faith, truth, and positivity.

When your thoughts change, your life changes — because clarity and calm begin within.

About the Author

By Lauretta Scott

Founder of iPublishHub Books — Publishing with Purpose & Faith

Lauretta Scott writes with compassion and purpose, blending faith and mental wellness to inspire readers toward healing, hope, and spiritual growth. Through her books and devotionals like The Other Side, A Better Thing Tomorrow, and Benjamin’s Lady, Lauretta encourages everyone to believe that renewal begins in the heart and the mind.

Read more inspiring reflections at: www.ipublishhub-books.info