Goal
To manage your thoughts constructively by challenging negatives, focusing on positives and avoiding overthinking.
Maintaining a hopeful outlook is an important part of being resilient. Positive thinking does not mean ignoring the problem. It’s understanding that challenges and setbacks happen and knowing that you have the skills and ability to work through them.
Try the following tip. Regular use will effect positive change in your habits. Before long, it will become second nature
Challenge negative thoughts
HOW Write down a negative thought and place a positive response next to it.
WHY
Negative thoughts drive feelings of stress and anxiety. Challenging these thoughts helps you recognise your unhelpful thinking and feel more balanced.