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In this short mind moment, Carolanne Ashley reveals how automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) can invade your mind and how to replace them with positive, empowering thoughts (PETs). Learn to recognize, challenge, and transform your inner dialogue.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS)
- Identify 7 common types of negative thinking patterns
- 3-step process to challenge and replace negative thoughts
- Practical strategies for mental wellness
Common ANTs Types:
- All-or-Nothing Thinking
- Comparison Trap
- Guilty Feeling ANTS
- “Should” Thinking
- Mind Reading ANTS
- Blame ANTS
- Fortune Telling ANTS
- Exaggeration ANTS
- Emotional Reasoning ANTS
3-Step ANTS Elimination Process:
- Catch It: Pause and notice the negative thought
- Question It: Challenge the thought’s validity
- Flip It: Replace with a positive, empowering thought
Bonus:
- Listen to a guided visualization here.
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Tune in next time for another quick reset with Short Mind Moments. Until then, take a deep breath—calm is always within reach!
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