Fact or opinion. Our thoughths are not always true.  Go through this worksheet to see if your thought is a fact or an opinion.  If it is an opinion, how can you change it?

Be kind to yourself.  We can often be very self critical.  This is not helpful.  

What are your strengths?  This is not always an easy question to answer.  Go through this list and think of an example when you have used the strength. 

Thinking Traps.  Sometimes when we think a certain way, it leads to certain emotions.  This is not helpful when the thought is not true, not kind or is unhelpful.  

The way we think about ourselves often means that other people can treat us a certain way. Ho

This is a helpful tool to help difuse your thoughts.

While it is not possible to be positive all of the time, having a positive mindset is definitely beneficial.

 People who know their strengths and use them every day tend to be happier, have better self-esteem, and are more likely to complete their goals. This exercise will help you enter the strength-spotting mindset. 

Unhelpful thoughts can lead to unhelpful emotions that are unnecessary for certain situations

Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to lower stress and anxiety