The idea that, for a while, you could forget things and not have a head buzzing with troublesome thoughts.
In this way, you become an "observer", distancing yourself from troublesome thoughts.
We thought it would help the patient to cope better with his most troublesome thoughts and desires.
The only troublesome thought he had was the result of something the man at the livery stable said.
Try to put all troublesome thoughts from your mind now and sleep well.
That troublesome thought had been running through Kahlan's mind as well.
Her troublesome thoughts were enough to keep her mind occupied.
This way, they are free of troublesome thoughts and bad emotions.
Suddenly he sat up, shaking his head as if to throw off all troublesome thoughts, and managed a smile.
"He had me find time during the day to write down every troublesome thought, and think of solutions," Learn says.