Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking hìnking Ву AРаде Do you jump to conclusions? Start by combating these unhelpful thinking styles: "I didn't "I'll mesS do it..." up." Happens when we feel vulnerable and we Usually results in battering our self-worth. want to deflect attention. Look for the context and get things into perspective. No matter what, take it with grace. Usually isn't true. Blaming Predicting other people or negative futures in terms of what is going to happen. circumstances in "self-defense." "This is too "This is ali リリ difficult." my fault." Feeling upset or incompetent doesn't make it so. Other people's motives or problems aren't being taken into account. Remember emotions are temporary and can be conquered. The situation may have nothing to do with you at all. Mistaking Personalizing a stressful situation Are you an when we feel depressed. emotions for facts. exaggerator? "I'm devastated!", "I'm such a loser." Language can reveal a person's inability to cope with stress. Creates unnessary limitations. Catastrophizing Labeling situations beyond reality. Paying attention to your language is a good way to self-monitor stress. Take a step back and look at the broader yourself and ignoring alternatives. possibilities. "I'm always wrong." "No リリ excuses!" Leaves no room for error and is somewhat Blocks forward movement. unforgiving. All-or-nothing Allow fallability to alter dogmatic personal views Most things require trial and error before Over-generalizing a situation to avoid discomfort. we are comfortable. Ignoring the gray areas of life and focusing on extremes. All of these can tamper with logic, causing problems in how we interpret situations. They are all unhelpful attitudes for living our lives. A Meditation Exercise 3. 2. Gradually move the numbers away until they disappear. Practice this a few Now focus on a single, mundane thought - the color of the wall, 4. Slowly move the circle further your cat, etc. Push any other thoughts away and remain focused on times as it can be away until it disappears. Now imagine a single digit number. Focus on it, then add another next challenging. your 5. thought. This time allow the thought to move closer to you. to it. Continue to add as many numbers as you can 'see.' Hold it for a moment and then push it further away until it disappears. Now focus on an affirmation Find a relaxing place and begin to relax your body. When you are relaxed, bring to mind the image of a circle. Focus on its size and color. Try not to allow other thoughts to intrude. Just allow the circle to be your focus. like "You'll be fine." Choose the right thought for you. 6. Think about how the thought is linked to your state of relaxation and sense of calm. Allow the feeling to enter 1. your mind. Lastly, count back from 5 and open your eyes. As you become more accomplished, invite anxious thoughts and push them away for positive ones. SOURCES: http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/1950/62397/positively-exercise http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/4182/155702/exaggeration http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/4182/155387/styles-conclusions/ http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/4182/155853/unhelpful-thinking http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/4182/155387/styles-conclusions HealthCentral