We've all been there: one triggered thought, leads to negative thinking, and before you know it:
You make a mistake at work and start thinking that you're a failure.
You have a disagreement with your partner and start thinking that they don't love you anymore.
You see a social media post about someone else's success and start thinking that you're not good enough.
We all know how it feels to get caught in the trap of negative thinking. It can lead to feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, and even depression.
But there's good news - you can overcome these negative thinking patterns and even reframe them. With practice and awareness, you can learn to catch yourself when you start to fall into negative thinking patterns and redirect your thoughts towards a more positive and productive mindset.
In this episode:
- How constant negative thinking impacts your behavior
- How to identify and reframe common cognitive distortions
- Ways to catch negative thinking patterns
- Practical tips for reframing negative thoughts and redirecting mindset
- Tools for processing triggers and negative thoughts
- What you can do to slow down the process of negative thinking
- Why is it essential to acknowledge both the positives and negatives of a situation
- Strategies for overcoming self-blame and blaming others
- Why you should avoid overgeneralization and fortune-telling
Resources and links mentioned in this episode
- Get the exact journal I use to self-reflect when I’m triggered HERE
- OR get the journal bundle + course inside the TRIGGERED MINI SERIES HERE
- Full Show Notes HERE
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