As i mentioned in Power Acronym 136: C.A.R.V.E.R., Navy Seals are incredible human beings, and I'm thankful there are more than a few that spend their retirement developing other people.
Mark Divine is a former Navy Seal commander who integrates mindfulness practices from ancient traditions with his experience leading the most powerful military force on Earth.
D.I.R.E.C.T. can be found in his book The Way of the SEAL.
Here's a quick look:
Power Acronym 141: D.I.R.E.C.T.
Detect
“Every thought distracting your front-sight focus depletes your energy and must be dealt with.
Interdict
If your sentinel detects a negative or useless thought, interdict it with a simple command such as 'Stop!' or 'No!'
Redirect
Once you stop a negative thought, you have to redirect your mind to new, empowering thoughts.
Energize
Solidify the new thought by getting your whole being to support it, entering a new physiological state that matches your mental shift.
Communicate
This step is an insurance policy. You must talk to yourself in a new way to override any lurking negativity and prevent new destructive thoughts from creeping in. In SEAL training, I used the mantra, 'Feeling good, looking good, ought to be in Hollywood!' to maintain my energy and focus in the grind.
Train
Your mind can be a powerful ally or a slothful friend. Practice the DIRECT technique daily like you would exercise your body, and it will not only give you control in the moment but also train your mind to function at an elite level permanently."
Mark dives deeper into how to cultivate thie mindset of a Navy Seal throughout the book.
“Interdict” is certainly not a word I use every day, but when I want to DIRECT my thoughts and actions toward something new, I can recall this framework.
You don't have to become a victim of your own thoughts.
Stay on guard and D.I.R.E.C.T. your life.
Stand guard. Get moving.
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