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Leading Psychologist: How To Finally Overcome Stress & Anxiety - Dr Julie Smith
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal
Simple Technique for Dealing with Distressing Thoughts
Writing down distressing thoughts and starting the sentences with phrases like 'I'm having thoughts that' helps to prime the mind that these are just thoughts, not facts. By giving a name to certain types of thoughts or thanking them for coming, individuals can distance themselves from the thoughts, gaining a perspective that reduces their power and impact. These techniques offer a way to take a step back from distressing thoughts and see them from a bird's eye view, lessening their influence on one's overall perspective.
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