Why Do Dumb Thoughts Hit When I’m in a Good Mood?

I was literally just in Target.

Fresh off a flight from Greece, skin glowing, waist snatched, and in a whole good mood. I was walking through those aisles with the kind of peace that only comes from restocking your house after a vacation.

Cart full of my comfort favs, my favorite Cheerios, a bottle (or 6) of Target’s best cheap wine, a few random snacks I definitely didn’t need.

I was smiling. Soft. Unbothered.

And then boom 🤯 out of nowhere, a dumb-ass thought crept in.

“He probably doesn’t even like me back.”

Like… where did that even come from?

Why does my brain wait until I’m in my happy girl era to try and sabotage the vibe?

Like whattttt BRAIN 🧠 chill.

I wasn’t even thinking about him.

I wasn’t sad. I wasn’t scrolling. I wasn’t triggered.

I was just… living.

And somehow, that thought still found a way to sneak in and tap me on the shoulder like,

“Hey, remember this thing that hurts your feelings a little? Let’s think about it now.” 😒

But here’s what I’ve realized:

It’s not even always about the guy.

It’s about how our mind loves to test us when we’re finally at peace. When things are calm. When joy feels too easy. It’s like our brain thinks, “Hmm, she’s too happy. Let’s fix that.”

But no. We’re not doing that anymore.

So this is what I’m learning to do instead:

• Call it out. Like, “Girl, not right now.”

• Redirect. I looked back down at my cart like, no ma’am. I got wine, cereal, and string cheese. Life is good.

• Affirm it. He might not like me back, but that don’t mean I’m not loveable, worthy, or that girl.

Sometimes the thought creeps in. But you don’t have to let it stay.

You can acknowledge it and still protect your peace.

You can feel it and still move on.

You can remember what didn’t happen and still smile about what is.

Because that man might not like me,

but I like me.

And I like my snacks ☺️

And I like my soft, well-fed, post-Greece peace.

And that’s what matters.

Brain chill out, don’t stress me 😘

Love, Candy