When you’re stuck in the sinking sand of negative thoughts, emotions and feelings, ask yourself these questions and calmly make your way to dry land.
Tag: negative thinking
Happy 2018 – Day 210 – Assume Nothing
As both the recipient and the giver of numerous ‘street blankings’ – the horror! – hear my take on why it’s best to avoid assumptions.
Happy 2018 – Day 164 – Get it off your chest!
Why it’s good to talk….
Happy 2018 – Day 161 – The Power of thinking about what you think about
We have 60,000 thoughts each day. And 90% of them are the same as the day before. But are we even aware of what they are?!
Happy 2018 – Day 99 – Know your triggers
Know thine enemy, they say. But do you know your triggers? And are they the enemy, or is it someone closer to home?
Happy 2018 – Day 94 – The Watch Test
A quick, easy if slightly weird trick, which forces you to own up to your complaining.
Happy 2018 – Day 87 – Send your attention towards pain and feel it fade away…
Are you experiencing an emotion or feeling that you’d rather not? Try this exercise from Mindfulness Master Ruby Wax and FEEL the difference within minutes.
Happy 2018 – Day 71 – Expectation is the mother of all screw ups
Are your expectations holding you back? Are you asking too much of yourself, or others? Learn instead to be realistic and take a zero expectations approach!
Happy 2018 – Day 61 – Forget ‘calming down’ and get excited instead!
Are you trying to ‘calm yourself down’ in stressful situations, only to become increasingly panicked and distressed? Swap ‘calm’ for excitement, and feel the difference immediately!
Happy 2018 – Day 56 – Unhelpful Thinking Styles
Are you aware of the types of thoughts that go through your head? Are you nurturing toxic weeds where there should be flowers? Consider these 10 unhelpful thinking styles to learn where you’re going wrong.