Trying to stop your thoughts is like trying to smooth out a running river by putting your arm across it... you'll just disturb it all the more.

尝试去阻止你的思维就好像把你的手臂横在川流不息的河流中…你只会更加严重的干扰到它。

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These kinds of thoughts stop you from making your dream come true.

这些想法阻止你实现你的梦想。

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Wandering thoughts can also stop you from getting things done, keep you up at night, or hurt your health.

胡思乱想也会让你无法把事情做好，同时让你夜不能寐，损害健康。

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How about trying to play it cool and stop yourself from calling (or emailing, or texting) your love interest by blocking out all thoughts about that person?

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