Some memories are stickier than others. It’s not always a good thing. We’ve all gotten jingles or misconceptions stuck in our heads forever – even after we want to abandon them.
Something I practice is trying to actively prevent “bad info” from becoming a lodged memory. I try to mindfully distance myself from information I know is just going to be wasted space or outright unhelpful. Sometimes it’s like trying not to think about a pink elephant, but often it’s successful. And it gets better with practice.
At least, I’m pretty sure it does.
The Opportunity Machine 