Thought Check: What’s one thought you’ve been having lately that might not be telling you the whole story?

Is the thought a fact—or is it a fear?

Sometimes our thoughts feel true simply because we’ve repeated them so often.

Before you believe that thought, ask yourself: What evidence do I have for it? What evidence do I have against it?

You can’t always control the first thought that pops into your mind—but you can learn to examine it before you let it control your actions.

Other things to consider when you are looking on the dark side of things are:

Am I hungry? When was the last time I ate?

Am I tired? When was the last time I slept?

Am I stressed? When was the last time I took some deep breaths?

Weigh in - what else makes you believe things that are not true or are half truths?

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