Make an emergency care list for when you need help getting through something: favourite film for sadness; calming music for anger; best friend’s ‘phone number for loneliness.
Remind yourself that it’s okay not to be perfect. Aspiring to become a better person is more realistic. All you have to do is to accept imperfections.
Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace.
If you’re feeling worried about something, it could be a combination of different things. Take it apart to see which bits you can solve yourself, and which bits you need help from others.
On particularly rough days, when you’re sure you can’t possibly endure, remind yourself that your track record for getting through bad days so far is 100%, and that’s pretty good.
There are over 7.2 billion people on Earth. Are you going to let 1 person ruin your day?
If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.
It isn’t easy to remain positive when negativity surrounds you, but remember that you have full control over your attitude.
The ocean can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship: all the negativity in the world can’t bring you down unless you allow it to get inside your head.
In addition to depression or anxiety disorders, CBT can also help with OCD, PTSD, panic, phobias, eating disorders, sleep issues and alcohol misuse.