Goal
To manage your thoughts constructively by challenging negatives, focusing on positives and avoiding overthinking.
Maintaining a hopeful outlook is an important part of being resilient. Positive thinking does not mean ignoring the problem. It’s understanding that challenges and setbacks happen and knowing that you have the skills and ability to work through them.
Try the following tip. Regular use will effect positive change in your habits. Before long, it will become second nature.
Focus on your strengths
HOW
Write down your strengths on a piece of paper and read them regularly to remind yourself of them.
WHY
Focusing on your strengths builds self-confidence, improves optimism and reduces stress.