Introducing Cognitive Behavioural Theraphy (CBT)

Would you judge others like this

When we hold overly negative beliefs the opposite can happen.

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.

questions to challenge your worries or anxious thoughts

• How important will this be in my life 5 years from now?

• What would my best friend say I should do about it?

• What would I advise my best friend to do if this was their problem?

• Am I assuming my way of seeing things is the only one possible?

• Am I jumping three events ahead when the first step hasn’t even happened yet?

•Am I overestimating the chances of disaster?

learns to recognize the good things she’s doing, begins to appreciate her contribution and spends time developing skills which she knows she does have, which she can feel good about

Small changes which keep your life in balance can make all the difference to your mental health.

Spend time on a regular basis with the people who are important to you.

it’s the process of becoming aware of what is going on inside our minds, of stepping back and observing the way in which our minds work and becoming aware of our thoughts

Don’t beat yourself up for anything you think is lazy or frivolous

It’s important that we all ensure that our weekly schedule includes pleasurable activities or those which provide a sense of achievement