14. 12 Negative Thinking Patterns & How To Reframe Them

We've all been there: one triggered thought, leads to negative
thinking, and before you know it:





You make a mistake at work and start thinking that you're a
failure.





You have a disagreement with your partner and start thinking that
they don't love you anymore.





You see a social media post about someone else's success and
start thinking that you're not good enough.





We all know how it feels to get caught in the trap of negative
thinking. It can lead to feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, and
even depression. 





But there's good news - you can overcome these negative thinking
patterns and even reframe them. With practice and awareness, you
can  learn to catch yourself when you start to fall into
negative thinking patterns and redirect your thoughts towards a
more positive and productive mindset.





In this episode:


How constant negative thinking impacts your behavior

How to identify and reframe common cognitive distortions

Ways to catch negative thinking patterns

Practical tips for reframing negative thoughts and
redirecting mindset

Tools for processing triggers and negative thoughts

What you can do to slow down the process of negative thinking

Why is it essential to acknowledge both the positives and
negatives of a situation

Strategies for overcoming self-blame and blaming others

Why you should avoid overgeneralization and fortune-telling






Resources and links mentioned in this episode





Get the exact journal I use to self-reflect when I’m
triggered HERE

OR get the journal bundle + course inside the TRIGGERED MINI
SERIES HERE

Full Show Notes HERE 






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