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I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
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  • Post category:Anxiety/Stress / Mental health
  • Post published:December 4, 2015

When it happens, notice the negative thinking pattern, label it, and let it float away. Decide to stop dwelling on the idea.

Source: To Change a Hurtful Mental Habit, Make ‘The 4 Decisions’ @ Psychology Today

Photo: I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor under Creative Commons license

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Tags: anxiety, mental health, stress

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