Short-term stressors resolve themselves
Remember that short-term stressors resolve themselves once the situation is over.
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December 19, 2015
stress is poison by Giulia Bartra
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
Tell yourself to stop when thinking negatively
Every time you discover you are thinking negative thoughts, tell yourself gently but firmly, “Drop it!” then immediately turn your attention to the world around you.
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December 5, 2015
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
Release negative thinking patterns
When it happens, notice the negative thinking pattern, label it, and let it float away. Decide to stop dwelling on the idea.
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December 4, 2015
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
Make a specific plan to change your mind for the better
Henry David Thoreau said, “To make a deep mental path we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.” Make a specific plan to change your mind for the better.
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October 12, 2015
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
Override your negative thinking patterns
To take negative mental habits off autopilot, activate the thinking part of your brain to catch, challenge and override your negative thinking patterns.
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October 11, 2015
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
Consciously decide to change hurtful thinking patterns
When you become aware of your hurtful thinking pattern and its negative effects on you, you can actively and consciously decide to change it.
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October 6, 2015
Savannah is raising awareness about social anxiety by The home of Fixers on Flickr
Become aware of the thought patterns that distress you
Decide to become aware of the specific thought pattern that is distressing you. Stop and notice your thoughts. You may notice a particularly persistent thought loop.
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October 5, 2015
Yoga meditation on beach image by EvolvingScenes
Choose better mental habits
Harmful thoughts can easily become habits that stick in your mind. The good news is: you can decide to ease this mental suffering and find more peace of mind.
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October 4, 2015
Yoga meditation on beach image by EvolvingScenes
Take time out when overwhelmed
When dealing with moments of intense stress or feelings, take time out for yourself, do relaxation techniques or exercise. Time out will often help overcome the sense that everything is too much.
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June 30, 2015
Clear legal basis needed to combat violence against women by European Parliament
Everyone has overwhelming feelings in life
Everyone has overwhelming feelings sometimes in life – some more than others. Even if you feel relatively good about yourself things can still temporarily overwhelm you.
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June 29, 2015