Remember, there is no such thing as failure, only results or consequences from actions. If you don’t like the results you need to practice positive thinking. One helpful exercise is to look for opportunities every day to change your thinking. You may step outside and say “the weather is awful”.
Writing in a journal can be helpful. Try pinpointing in one sentence what is your biggest problem. Then think of various solutions. You may even try mind mapping, with your problem in the middle of the page. Then like a spider’s web, draw lines outwards with various solutions to your problem. Let your imagination roam free.
Let’s take a closer look at a variety of different CBT techniques that you can practice at home…. 1. Counteract Negative Thoughts. One effective technique is to write down your negative thoughts. Then take a closer look at them. Now try to look for evidence for and against this thought. Write down the evidence and then write a more balanced thought.
Lasting results take a bit of time to achieve, so be prepared to commit for a least six weeks. Let’s take a closer look at a variety ...