The tips and tricks listed in this infographic on stopping negative thinking will hopefully help you prevent the winter blues. From Happify, How to Stop Negative Thoughts from Getting You Down offers science-backed recommendations that will help you be happier and healthier.
When it comes to stopping negative thinking, the infographic suggests coming up with alternatives (such as learned optimism), disputing worrisome thoughts, being mindful and practicing the ABCDE Disputation Technique. It notes that it is natural to have negative thoughts, but it is important to acknowledge and accept them instead of suppressing them. Letting go of jealously is also a key to positivity. The chart lists other ways to deal with negative thinking patterns, like finding a distractor, scheduling worry time, warming up and walking out of the room.
Positive Thought Guides
This Happify Infographic Helps with Stopping Negative Thinking Patterns
Trend Themes
1. Positive-thought Apps - Developing mobile apps that utilize science-backed techniques to help people manage negative thinking patterns and promote happier and healthier lives.
2. Mindfulness Training Programs - Creating programs that teach mindfulness techniques, such as accepting negative thoughts instead of suppressing them, as a way to improve mental health and well-being.
3. Alternative-thinking Seminars - Offering seminars that help individuals identify negative thinking patterns and replace them with positive and productive alternatives so they can lead happier and more successful lives.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - With the increasing demand for mental health apps, developing mobile apps that help individuals manage their mental health and well-being through science-backed techniques and evidence-based therapies.
2. Health and Wellness Industry - Developing wellness programs and services, including mindfulness training and alternative-thinking seminars, to help individuals manage and improve their mental health and well-being.
3. Professional Development Consulting - Offering consulting services and workshops to companies and organizations that aim to improve their employees' mental health and productivity by providing training programs and mental well-being support.