You can picture them clearly in your mind and want one so badly you can practically taste it. Instead of trying to block the thought (which, just like the tap-dancing snake, will continue to wander around in your head), refocus your thoughts. Do this: Remember details about your wedding day, how you felt when you gave birth to your first child, or recall a favorite memory from the holiday. Engage all your senses when you recall these events to mind. Refocusing and reframing your thoughts is similar to creative visualization. The more vivid the sensory experience, the more distracted you will be from emotionally fueling thoughts. Step One: Write a list of at least 10 of your favorite memories, feelings, and experiences. Step two: When the urge strikes, pull out your list and dive fully into the new thought. If the memory is of a favorite vacation, for example, feel the warm sun on your back, smell the salt air, and listen to the sounds of seagulls calling as they swoop and dive through the waters.