Listen, I get it. We all have a negative thought from time to time. I’ve been there. It feels like one negative thought is enough to ruin your day. One thought turns into another, then another, then another. Before you know it, you’re in bed, depressed and anxious, feeling terrible. Here’s the thing, there’s a way to change these thoughts before they turn into something awful and ruin the way your feelings. It’s all about noticing the thought and analyzing it before it gets too bad. Below are ten questions to help you understand your negative thinking. Your mental health is important. You can get through this!
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Have a Negative Thought
- Do you believe this thought?
- Is it true of false?
- What happens if this thought is true?
- What happens if this thought is false?
- Where does this thought come from?
- Is this thought mine or someone elses?
- What can I learn about my subconcious from this thought?
- What do I need to know about this thought?
- What is this thought trying to tell me?
- Can I let this thought go?
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