Over the last few weeks we have looked at the ABCDs of pessimistic thoughts.

With the two Ds being

Distraction and disputation.

Today we’ll look further into how to dispute your pessimistic explanations.

There are four tacks to dispute these. Evidence? Alternatives? Implications? Usefulness?

Over the last few weeks we have looked at the ABCDs of pessimistic thoughts.

With the two Ds being

Distraction and disputation.

Today we’ll look further into how to dispute your pessimistic explanations.

There are four tacks to dispute these. Evidence? Alternatives? Implications? Usefulness?

After you have done your ABCs, there are two main ways to deal with pessimistic beliefs. The first is to distract. A highly effective thought stopping technique is to simply shout ‘STOP’. Once you are distracted, you can try a technique called attention shifting. Finally, schedule a time to think about it later. Try it this week. When you find yourself ruminating, stop and then distract.

After you have done your ABCs, there are two main ways to deal with pessimistic beliefs. The first is to distract. A highly effective thought stopping technique is to simply shout ‘STOP’. Once you are distracted, you can try a technique called attention shifting. Finally, schedule a time to think about it later. Try it this week. When you find yourself ruminating, stop and then distract.

Optimism has many benefit. Some people suggest that you should always be optimistic and positive. However, there are times for optimism. And optimism has it’s advantages. But there are also times for pessimism.