Tag: journaling
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Level 2 – Day 23-24: Practicing Self-Compassion
What’s This About?Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer a friend. It’s an important part of overcoming negative thinking because we are often our own worst critics. Fun Activities: Activity 1: The next time you catch yourself thinking negatively about yourself, ask, “What would I say to a friend in this…
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Level 2 – Day 21-22: Building a Support System
What’s This About?Having people you can turn to for encouragement and support is crucial when working to overcome negative thinking. Fun Activities: Activity 1: Think about who in your life makes you feel uplifted. Reach out to one or two of these people and have a positive conversation with them. Let them know what you’re…
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Level 2 – Day 19-20: Visualizing Positive Outcomes
What’s This About?Visualization is a tool used by athletes, successful business people, and anyone looking to achieve their goals. When you visualize positive outcomes, you’re mentally rehearsing success. Fun Activities: Activity 1: Think of a goal or challenge you’re working on. Close your eyes and imagine yourself succeeding at it. What do you see? How…
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Level 2 – Day 17-18: Practicing Gratitude
What’s This About?Gratitude is a powerful way to shift focus from what’s wrong to what’s right. When you practice gratitude regularly, it helps break the cycle of negative thinking. Fun Activities: Activity 1: Start a gratitude journal. Each day, write down three things you’re thankful for, big or small. Try to focus on specific things,…
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Level 2 – Day 15-16: Reframing Your Thoughts
What’s This About? Reframing means taking a negative thought and putting it in a more positive or realistic light. It’s like putting on a different set of glasses to see things more clearly. Fun Activities: Activity 1: Go back to the alternative positive statements you created in Days 13-14. Write them on sticky notes or…
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Level 2 – Day 13-14: Challenging Negative Thoughts
What’s This About?It’s time to challenge your negative thoughts. Often, we accept them as facts when they’re really just interpretations or assumptions. Fun Activities: Activity 1: Pick two or three negative thoughts from your journal. For each one, ask yourself: “Is this really true?” “What evidence do I have for or against this thought?” Activity…
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Level 2 – Day 11-12: Identifying Negative Thoughts
What’s This About?Now that you’ve begun to build awareness of how your thoughts affect your mood, let’s identify specific negative thoughts that may hold you back. Recognizing them is the first step to overcoming them. Fun Activities: Activity 1: Keep a journal for a full day, and write down any negative thoughts or self-doubts that…
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Level 2 – Day 9-10: Practicing Gratitude
What’s This About?Gratitude is a powerful way to shift your mindset from negative to positive. By focusing on what you’re thankful for, you can combat negativity and improve your mood. Fun Activities: Why Is This Important?Focusing on gratitude rewires your brain to notice more positive things, improving your overall mental outlook. Chris Thomas Notes:I can…
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Level 2 – Day 7-8: How Emotions Influence Your Thoughts
What’s This About?Your emotions can heavily influence your thoughts. Understanding this connection helps you manage your feelings and your thinking more effectively. Fun Activities: Why Is This Important?Recognizing how emotions affect your thinking helps you stay balanced and avoid getting stuck in negativity. Chris Thomas Notes:I often find that when I’m tired or stressed, my…
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Level 2 – Day 5-6: Replacing Negative Thoughts with Positive Ones
What’s This About?Now it’s time to turn things around by actively replacing negative thoughts with positive alternatives. This takes practice but can help shift your mindset over time. Fun Activities: Why Is This Important?Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones helps to reshape your overall thinking pattern, leading to a more optimistic outlook. Chris Thomas Notes:It’s…