Emotional Well-being: Identify and challenge negative thoughts
Key Results
Complete 15 cognitive restructuring exercises using the Therapist Aid worksheets Start value: 0, Target value: 15, Notification frequency: Weekly
Track and reflect on 30 days of thought patterns using the Thought Diary app Start value: 0, Target value: 30, Notification frequency: Daily
Participate in 8 online CBT workshops through the Centre for Clinical Interventions Start value: 0, Target value: 8, Notification frequency: Monthly
Log 20 negative thoughts and reframe them using the Moodfit app Start value: 0, Target value: 20, Notification frequency: Weekly
Complete 12 thought challenging exercises using the Mindful Noggin blog Start value: 0, Target value: 12, Notification frequency: Monthly
Track 25 automatic negative thoughts and responses using the Catch It app Start value: 0, Target value: 25, Notification frequency: Weekly
Log 15 cognitive distortions identified and corrected using the CBT Thought Record Diary Start value: 0, Target value: 15, Notification frequency: Monthly
Complete 18 guided thought challenging exercises using the Think CBT website Start value: 0, Target value: 18, Notification frequency: Every 2 months
Join 3 thought challenging support forums and engage in discussions using Reddit’s r/CognitiveBehavioralTherapy Start value: 0, Target value: 3, Notification frequency: Quarterly
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Initiatives
Use a cognitive distortions app Use apps like MindShift CBT to identify and reframe cognitive distortions and negative thought patterns.
Start a thought journal Maintain a thought journal using Day One to record and analyze negative thoughts and their triggers.
Practice daily affirmations Set up daily positive affirmations using the ThinkUp app to counteract negative thinking.
Create a thought challenging worksheet Use templates from Therapist Aid to develop worksheets for challenging and restructuring negative thoughts.
Attend mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) workshops Register for MBSR workshops through Eventbrite to learn techniques that can help manage and reduce negative thoughts.
Use guided visualization exercises Practice guided visualization exercises using resources from the Calm app to replace negative thoughts with positive imagery.
Engage in self-compassion practices Follow self-compassion exercises from Kristin Neff’s resources to develop a kinder self-talk.
Read books on positive thinking Read books like "The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris to gain insights and techniques for managing negative thoughts, using Goodreads for recommendations.