Challenging Negative Thoughts

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Are you tired of your negative thinking holding you back in life? In this video, techniques to challenge your negative thinking to be more productive and positive.

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☀️☀️CHAPTERS☀️☀️
0:00 The impact of negative thinking
1:10 Why should you challenge your negative thinking?
1:56 Checking your mood and level of reactivity
4:49 The importance of cognitive distancing (cognitive defusion)
5:55 Observing patterns
6:53 Labeling your thoughts
8:13 Being aware of cognitive distortions
8:51 Creating folders
9:34 Zooming out
11:19 Why negative thoughts are so difficult to control
13:09 Why CBT may not have worked for you