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Negative irrational thoughts are harmful beliefs you hold about yourself, others, or the world. These thoughts are ofte…

Negative irrational thoughts are harmful beliefs you hold about yourself, others, or the world. These thoughts are often worst-case assumptions or judgments that impact self-esteem and mood. You can overcome irrational thoughts by spotting gaps in your reasoning and taking a more balanced perspective.

Anxiety can be a healthy emotion-it forces us to focus on our problems, and work hard to solve them. But sometimes, anx…

Anxiety can be a healthy emotion-it forces us to focus on our problems, and work hard to solve them. But sometimes, anxiety grows out of control, and does just the opposite. It cripples our ability to solve problems. When this happens, irrational thoughts often play a role. In this exercise, we will practice catching our irrational thoughts, and replacing them with rational alternatives. With enough practice, this will become a natural process that can help you manage anxiety.

After a trauma, it’s normal to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Grounding techniques …

After a trauma, it’s normal to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Grounding techniques help control these symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment. Using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, you will purposefully take in the details of your surroundings using each of your senses. Strive to notice small details that your mind would usually tune out, such as distant sounds, or the texture of an ordinary object.