What You’ll Learn:
1. Understanding Overthinking: Gain insights into what overthinking really is and how it affects your daily life. We’ll discuss the cycle of worry and anxiety, helping you identify your personal triggers.
2. The Mind’s Dynamics: Discover the metaphor of the mind as Teflon for positive thoughts and Velcro for negative ones. Learn how to shift your focus from the negative to the positive, allowing you to cultivate a more optimistic mindset.
3. Practical Interventions:
• Worry Tree: Learn to categorize your worries using a visual tool that helps you focus on what you can control and let go of what you cannot.
• Cognitive Distortions: Identify common cognitive distortions that may be influencing your thoughts. We’ll provide you with techniques to challenge and reframe these negative patterns.
• Delaying Worry Time: Master the skill of scheduling your worry, allowing you to compartmentalize concerns and alleviate anxiety throughout your day.
4. The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Understand the importance of self-talk and learn practical strategies to incorporate positive affirmations into your daily routine. Transform your negative thoughts into empowering statements that boost your self-confidence.