“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” – Carlos Castaneda
The light at the end of the tunnel is not an illusion. The tunnel is.
If you get help from someone you trust when you are going through a difficult situation, rather than afterwards, this gives you a chance to change the outcome.
Imagine what an ideal day in your life would look like. Whatever components you visualise, your perfect day can begin to take shape with your actions now.
What would you like to add to your life? What new things interest you? How could you share your gifts with the world? What inspires you about each possibility?
Don’t try to change everything at once. Focus on one thing at a time. Appreciate the space that opens up when you do, and how your overall energy level and outlook changes in response.
Brainstorm at least 3 ways you can change, reduce or eliminate each irritant/root cause in your life. Some things you can do right away, others are first steps toward bigger plans.
Continue to ask yourself why something bothers you until you get to the real problem – understand what is really draining your energy and causing you distress so you won’t repeat it.
What would you NOT miss in your life if it magically went away tomorrow? Write down every single thing without guilt. What bothers you about each thing specifically?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aims to stop negative cycles by breaking down overwhelming problems into smaller parts and showing you how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel.