March 9, 2008

The Four Basic Skills Of Optimism



Catching the thought: Recognise that changing thoughts lead to changes in mood, which in turn can lead to changes in behaviour.

Evaluating the thought: Understanding the reasons why can help challenge negative thoughts, which leads to subsequent feelings and behaviours that are more positive.

Generating alternatives: If alternatives are considered then a person’s feeling about the event or incident improves.

Stop catastrophising: Developing the skills not to think the worst about a situation.


still not convinced?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

LOL I did not expect that

Jundi said...

i dont think anybody did :D