Your thoughts can make you...

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You may not be able to choose your automatic thought but you can choose which thoughts you want to dwell on. ⁣

When you first become aware of your low mood or that sinking feeling, ask “what am I saying to myself?” Most likely it’s a quick negative or destructive thought that if repeated over and over, will turn into a belief. Those destructive thoughts will only continue to hurt you and could eventually sink you into a depressive or anxious state. ⁣

Instead practice realistic, truthful and helpful thoughts that can keep you afloat such as: ⁣

“This is hard but I can handle it.” ⁣

“I may not feel it’s my best but there’s still some good in it.” ⁣

“Just because I messed up one time doesn’t mean I’m a failure.” ⁣

“I can’t do it all and that’s okay!”⁣

Practicing these thoughts will help you float through the day even with rough waters. The more you practice, the smoother it gets. ⁣

Who knows, at some point, you might even find yourself sailing. 💫⁣

pc Docteur Dylan Cozian