Are You “Shoulding” on Yourself?
Feeling stuck? Sometimes we get in our own way by thinking that we should take one particular path to reach our goal. Stop “shoulding” on yourself!
The Thought Tonic Blog
Stop Catastrophic Thinking in Its Tracks
Worried about worst-case scenarios? Swat catastrophic thinking on the nose and stop it in its tracks. Live with calm, courage, and confidence!
Four Thoughts that Helped Me Start a New, Healthy Habit
Looking to start a healthy, new habit? Need support for your intentions and motivation? Here are four thoughts, or affirmations, to help you reach your goal.
Keep Your Coat Handy: How Expecting Setbacks Can Help You Spring Forward
Celebrating change in the moment while holding it loosely as an unexpected visitor frees us to be present with less self-judgment and greater calm.
One Moment: Anxiety in Slow Motion
Your most recent anxious moment can be the “one moment” that matters. Go ahead, play it back in slow motion. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did.
Paint the Elephant: Daring to Enjoy the Holidays
“Paint the elephant.” Allow yourself to make mistakes, to get things wrong, and yet … to have a grand time anyway.
Sailing Into the Wind: Pacing Change
Wherever you are right now in the process of change, congratulate yourself for being brave enough to start the journey.
How Thinking Differently Can Help Free Us From Anxiety
Use the power of thinking differently to sidestep your inner critic and declare independence from anxiety.
Where Do You Want to Go?
Help yourself reach your goals and resolutions in the new year with anabolic thinking instead of catabolic thinking. The way you think may make a difference!
The Gift of Anxiety
We usually think about anxiety as a burden. What if we were able to think about it as a gift? What would this shift in thought help make possible for us?