Does negative thinking derail you?

If so, I have seven tips to help you reshape your thinking.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist. I'm'm your host Dr. Monica Johnson. Every week on this show, I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

You've set an intention to adopt a brand new mindset,

but it probably took you less than 10 minutes

to realize that it's easier said than done.

You may fall victim to all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, or an ever-present inner critic.

No matter the mental malfunction,

here are seven tips to help you rise above

the unfounded negativity of your mind.

Number one, identify the malfunction.

You may have heard the phrase,

name it to tame it.

This definitely applies to negative thinking.

If you can identify and label your unhelpful

thinking pattern, it's easier to work around it. It can also be fun to give your

common pattern silly names like,

hey, there's perfectionistic Patty showing up.

When you're aware that a problematic pattern has arisen,

it can cue you to think about how this pattern

may be affecting your judgment or your emotions about yourself or a situation.

Tip number two, be a detective.

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