Ditching Negativity – Easier Said Than Done?

We all have areas of negativity in our lives. Stresses that can feel like there is little we can change. The first step is to identify our current reality and in particular the types of thoughts that we have.

Automatic Negative Thoughts or ANTs are common to us all once we notice that we are having them we can then work to challenge them.

These areas of negativity or stresses can have a profound effect on our overall well-being. They can drag us down and cause us to lose sight of our goals.

Is it possible to turn these areas of around? There is a reality to what challenges we are facing. There are some circumstances that maybe we can’t control.

But, maybe we can support our mental health and wellbeing by influencing that which we can.

The first step is to identify the source of the problem. Once you know what is causing the negative feelings, you can start to take steps to change the situation.

This might mean finding new ways to cope with stress. It might mean investing in our energy to cope by investing in our health. Are there any support mechanisms we could use in our network or community, a cup of tea with a friend, talking to a partner or maybe a colleague, line manager or family member. Talking to a therapist, coach or counsellor.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques help us to check whether there is another way to think or take action that supports our stressful challenges.

We all have areas of negativity or stresses in our lives but as the great Epictetus said ‘It is not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters’.

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It's important to remember that you have the power to change your life for the better. So if you're feeling stuck in a rut, don't be afraid to make a change, and don't be weary of reaching out for help to make that change.