Still Having Problems With Thoughts?

Try a mental mantra:
RAM is very good.

Why use mantra? Mantras have a certain quality and, we cannot think of two things at the same time (well we can try, but one will be more dominant).

The mantra RAM is from the Vedanta tradition: Buddhist shouldn’t be narrow minded and sectarian. If it works, do it! I used it for years and still do sometimes.

The RAM Mantra:
RAM mantra is the most practical, powerful, effective and easy mantra to use and to recite.

One should chant it slowly in the mind. Concentrate on the mantra and the sound of the mantra. No other thoughts should come. If the thoughts do come, ignore them and bring the attention back to the mantra.

Try it and see if it works!