I am asking you to please try to take some easy steps to start with, as I feel that you too can get out of this one. You only need to take one small step at a time, you don’t have to do more. If you want and can do more, you will know it and naturally do it. So, make sure to give yourself an initial push with the easiest action. If you are persistent, you will see fantastic results, and the best of all is that with some early results, you will already get a significant motivation to keep going.
FAQ
Q: What are negative thought patterns?
A: These are pessimistic thoughts that come in patterns and loops, normally bringing anxiety and reducing your vibrations and happiness, such as catastrophizing, overgeneralization, or black-and-white thinking.)
Q: How do negative thought patterns develop?
A: These develop for various reasons such as childhood trauma or parenting styles. These also develop by past experiences, limiting self-beliefs, social comparison, and a bunch more.
Q: Can negative thinking lead to depression?
A: Absolutely, and here you create a vicious circle where you have these negative thought patterns yielding to more depression, and this one promotes additional negative thinking. You need to break the loop!
Q: How do I identify my negative thought patterns?
A: Simply pay attention to your emotions and what you are telling yourself about a given situation. Look for common patterns in how you approach things while you challenge your inner critic.
Q: What are effective ways to stop negative thinking?
A: A great way to break the loop is to ask a “what if” with a good outcome, and dwell on it. Look for patterns in your behavior like perfectionism, avoidance, or self-sabotage. Most important of all: Practice Mindfulness.
Q: Does overthinking contribute to negative thoughts?
A: Yes, generally it does because you tend to find even negative outcomes or situations that are extremely likely to happen because you amplify worse-case scenarios, keeping you stuck in the problem, and increasing anxiety and fear of the uncertain.
Q: Are there exercises to reduce negative thought patterns?
A: Yes, meditation, journaling, and cognitive restructuring exercises can help.
So, are you ready to bring more positivity in your life? Now know you can, so go for it! Next month, it’s May’s Monthly Tarot Reading time, and we will talk about the following Tarot Card: Strength. You will also have a couple or three questions related to this card for you to reflect on. The guided meditation “Strength” card will be available to purchase. Stay tuned for next Wednesday!
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