It is often difficult for us to stop focusing on negative thoughts that pop into our heads, even when we don't want to dwell on them. However, research has shown that a new method--physically handling your thoughts--helps you to get a grip on them. For example, writing down your negative thoughts and then throwing them out in the trash, ripping them up, or using whatever means you use to dispose of things, can help to get them out of your mind and keep them out for some time. On the other hand, you can make your thoughts more useful by writing down important ones you have and storing them on your person. This increases the likelihood of you using them in making decisions and fulfilling tasks. Research shows that it is the physical act of disposing or keeping these thoughts that has the effect. Just imagining you are getting rid of them does not have the same effect. This tactic can be especially useful if you are experiencing frequent invasive thoughts that you are unsuccessfully trying not to dwell on. Scientists are trying to find if this method or ones similar to it can help those suffering from frequent unpleasant, bothersome thoughts.
Source: http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/11/27/want-to-get-rid-of-negative-thoughts-throw-them-away/48160.html
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