Reframe negative thoughts into positive ones from "summary" of Resilient by Rick Hanson, PhD,Forrest Hanson
When your mind starts generating negative thoughts, it can feel like being caught in a storm. These thoughts can be overwhelming, dragging you down and making it hard to see things clearly. But just as a storm eventually passes, negative thoughts can also be shifted and transformed. One powerful way to do this is by reframing these negative thoughts into positive ones. Reframing negative thoughts involves consciously challenging and changing the way you interpret and respond to a situation. Instead of getting stuck in a cycle of pessimism and self-criticism, you can choose to look at things from a different perspective. For example, if you catch yourself thinking, "I'll never be able to do this," you can reframe that thought as, "I may face challenges, but I have the capability to overcome them." This process of reframing negative thoughts requires awareness and practice. It's about cultivating a habit of noticing when your thoughts turn negative ...
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