Cheryl A Major, CNWC — Self Sabotaging Thoughts that Hinder Happiness

Self-Sabotaging Thoughts that Hinder Happiness

We all live through many different kinds of experiences; sometimes we can get in the way of our own happiness because we focus on thoughts that hinder happiness. We focus on what’s wrong, what’s missing, or on the negativity of a situation. If any of the following thoughts are running on a loop in your head, take note and then take steps to make some changes.

• I Don’t Like People — Many people, especially introverts, tend to focus their decisions on how many people will be around them. They tend to make decisions that aren’t necessarily in their best interest because they’re not comfortable with themselves in a group setting. Turn that thought around to participating in events but focusing on how you can give yourself care during anxious moments around people. It’s okay to be who you are, and sometimes setting a period of time and know what that is will help alleviate any anxiety around being with people for too long a time period.
• I Am Too ____ — Anytime you start a thought with, I am “too” anything, you’re likely to get yourself into trouble. For example, if you find yourself saying you’re too fat, too dumb, too old, too something — to accomplish a goal, it’s in your best interest to turn that around so you can set up doable steps that will get you to your goals. All you’re doing with that “I am too…” self-talk is giving yourself…