Ep1 – Are Your Thoughts Controlling You

Specialist: Scott Bowden (Psychologist) Part A Overview The internal dialogue (thoughts) that constantly plays in the background of our mind. Can’t stop thoughts coming into our heads. ABC Model: Activate – the events that happen to us. Belief – how we think about things that happen to us (self-talk). Consequence – emotional and behavioral responses.

Part B Overview Negative thoughts can dangle like bait on a hook in the water below a boat. If the fish swims around looking at the bait, smells it, bumps into it and has a little nibble, it will eventually become hooked. Got to recognise the negative thoughts (bait) and divert attention and energy away from the negative thoughts (bait). Gratitude is the most powerful tool to break away from dwelling on negative thoughts (moving from B to C).