How to deal with negative thoughts by using cognitive reframing. Cognitive reframing is a way to put distorted, negative thoughts into perspective. The majority of our thoughts are negative and can be untrue or unrealistic. After we identify these thoughts, then we apply cognitive reframing. The result of flipping the script is a healthier, realistic … Continue reading Reframing Your Negative Thoughts
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The Benefits of Keeping a Journal and Journal Prompts
Choosing a journal When choosing what to write in, consider all of your options and what best suits your needs. A journal can be a spiral-bound notebook, which is an easy to find and cheap option. Combination code or lock and key journals can provide privacy and are usually well-made. A journal can be kept … Continue reading The Benefits of Keeping a Journal and Journal Prompts
Pay Attention to Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Patterns
Patterns and mindfulness strategy Pay attention to your patterns or habits, they can be physical, mental and or emotional. Patterns will reveal your reactions to situations, giving you feedback on what works, versus what doesn't work. When you are doing something that works, do a little more of it.This is a mindfulness strategy that helps … Continue reading Pay Attention to Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Patterns
Reflect More on Everything that You are and Less on What You are Not
We spend too much time wishing we were at a different place in our lives or wishing we were more like somebody else. We're not content with how things are going or with who we are. We long for things to come, instead of living in the present. Setting goals, chasing dreams, having high hopes, … Continue reading Reflect More on Everything that You are and Less on What You are Not