By Jane Davis - Director - The Flourishing Institute | 30 minute read and watch
In these challenging times, Jane from The Flourishing Institute talks us through four simple and practical “healthy thinking habits” that can be incorporate into daily life to support your mental wellbeing.
Watch this video to learn why it is so important to manage worry and rumination (constantly thinking the same thoughts). You will learn about the long-term impact of rumination on your health and wellbeing. If you are prone to worrying, you will learn three simple techniques to help you manage this unhealthy habit and move towards more positive action.
Watch this video to learn about the natural negativity bias in our brains. Your brain may find it easier to focus on what is wrong, rather than what is right or going well. You will learn how boosting positive emotions (like gratitude and kindness) overcomes this negativity bias, undoes the negative impact of stress and improves your wellbeing.
Watch this video to understand how it is easy to lose perspective when times are challenging. Catastrophising (focusing on the worst-case scenario) is an unhelpful thinking habit. In this video, you will learn how to reframe your thoughts and use powerful questions to overcome this habit.
Watch this video to understand why it’s important not to let the external world dictate your internal thoughts too much. You cannot control what is going around you. But you can control how you choose to respond, and your actions. You will learn a simple tool to help you focus on the actions you can take to improve your situation.
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