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Put negative thoughts behind you.
Think differently in 2012
How many of you have thought up New Year resolutions which will quickly
fade early in 2012, asks Elaine Watt.
You probably think, stress, anxiety and
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a way to help you stay well or cope CBT can be used to notice dis-
with a practical, or health problem couraging thoughts that make y Cou
by changing how you think. feel bad - sometimes called irrational
Focusing on only the bad and not or automatic thoughts - and you can
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the good is an example of nega- learn to replace them with helpful
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tive or distorted thinking. You can thoughts.
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tive thinking. You can ask yourself calming your mind and body. Many
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how true or helpful your thoughts people work with a therapist or a
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comments?’ ‘Why do I focus only your own. You can learn to see that
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on one criticism?’ the harsh things you say to yourself
If you think in a positive way, you may keep you from enjoying your
may be more able to care for your- life and work.
self and handle life’s challenges. • Elaine runs Focussed Counselling.
You will feel better, and you may See her advert on page 15.
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really special
Peatmoor-based wedding planner business Love to Plan is well into its
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“I was very pleased career, with a range
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keen to build on that She also organises
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