There are six essential steps for coping with each unwanted intrusive thought. If you practice them regularly, you will be breaking bad habits and training your brain to be less susceptible to future intrusive thoughts. You can remember the six steps by committing the acronym RJAFTP to memory: R: recognize J: just thoughts A: accept and allow F: float and feel T: let time pass P: proceed. You can make up a sentence to help you remember the steps (for example, Robert just ate fries, tacos, and pie).
