Every one has those pesky, intrusive and negative thoughts running through their minds every now and then.\u00a0 Other than being negative and annoying, those intrusive thoughts can actually impact how you feel and behave.\u00a0 Luckily, you can employ coping skills, such as thought interruption and positive imagery, to help!<\/p>\n
Thought interruption simply means thought stopping.\u00a0 Everyone has negative and unhelpful, and sometimes untrue thoughts that just pop right into your head.\u00a0 Think of those negative thoughts as bad channels on your television.\u00a0 You have control over those, because you can change the channel.\u00a0 Apply that to your negative thoughts.\u00a0 As soon as you realize you are watching those negative channels, or listening to those negative thoughts, you can change it with a click of the remote!\u00a0 Since we don’t really have a remote control with positive channels, we have to create them.\u00a0 Just make happy images.\u00a0 You want to have these positive channels planned out ahead of time, just like the menu on your television programing.\u00a0 I like to use my happy place, the beach.\u00a0 You can think of your happy place; a happy event, like Christmas or your birthday; or a happy moment, such as hitting a home run in a baseball game.\u00a0 You can create a safe space if needed.\u00a0 With your positive channels planned out, you’ll be able to switch channels next time you have those negative and intrusive thoughts!<\/p>\n
Good luck using your new coping skills and becoming more in charge of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.\u00a0 Happy channel surfing!<\/p>\n
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