Dealing with Automatic Thoughts

The way we think shapes how we feel about a situation or even ourselves. When our thoughts are positive, we tend to feel good, but when they’re negative, they can bring us down.

Sometimes, these thoughts come and go so fast that we don’t even realize they’re there, yet they still impact our mood. These are what we call automatic thoughts. By recognizing and challenging them, we can make a big difference in how we feel.

This template, complete with examples, will guide you on how to recognize and change those automatic or intrusive thoughts.