Overcoming negative thoughts

How To Stop Self-Critical Thoughts? #1. Distance Yourself From Your Thoughts #2. Ask Yourself “Is This Thought Helpful?” #3. Name Your Stories #4. Thank Your Mind #5. Don’t Take It Seriously #6. Focus On Something Else #7. Consider A “Friend’s” Perspective #8. Create Calm Thoughts #9. Watch Out for Anxious Words #10. Tolerate Uncertainty

Utilize this worksheet to help challenge negative thoughts or negative self talk.

Negative thought patterns can rob us of joy and negatively impact the way we interact with our families. By using powerful questions you can challenge the thoughts that don’t serve you. Get ready to l

Cognitive distortions, defined as irrational or exaggerated thinking patterns, can significantly impact your perception. In CBT, we use specific questions designed to challenge these distortions, such as perspective shift queries. Negative self-talk I how to stop negative thoughts I overcoming negativity I feeling hopeless I symptoms of negative thinking I why am I so negative I defeatist attitude I rumination I catastrophizing I how to overcome negative emotions

The reality is many of us battle with negative self-talk, whether it is aloud or just our inner thoughts. Many of those questions I mentioned are unpleasant and don’t line up with the Word of God. Yet, Satan can isolate us and make us feel that we are a lone woman on an island. Then, our self-worth is diminished.

There have been too many days that I care to admit, that I allowed negative thoughts and self-talk keep me from what God has for me.But, I found myself saying enough is enough. And, I bet you have had enough too and desire freedom from your negative thoughts.

Overcome negative thoughts with these journal prompts! Uncover, rework, and rewire those negative thoughts through journaling.