Happiness Part 3 In the previous modules, we saw how the things that we often think would make us happier in fact don’t. Certainly, in the areas we explored, the feeling is not as good as we expect and does not last as long as we expect it to last. We also saw that around 50% of our base level …
Happiness A ten-step guide to happiness In the previous module, we looked at how great an effect your behaviour can have on your level of happiness. By focusing on things, which you find intrinsically satisfying, you can raise your base level of happiness and wellbeing. In this module, we’ll continue to look at the habits of happy people and …
Hi…In the previous modules, we looked at the most common types of thinking errors – or as we also describe them – irrational thoughts, and we explored the negative consequences of this type of thinking. We also suggested ways you could counteract each of the types of thinking. As an overview, now we’ll look at a summary – almost all-encompassing …
In the last module we started to look at ways of dealing with thinking errors and looked at how our environment and the people we most mix with can have a big impact and influence on the way we think. We also looked at the first step in dealing with our negative, irrational patterns of thinking – and that was …
In this module, we’ll continue our look at the most common thinking errors and irrational beliefs that might affect you. We review what they are, potential consequences of thinking in this way and offer you alternative ways of thinking that will be beneficial to you. This will help you change your self-talk By understanding how this type of thinking can …
We’re going to continue our look at the common thinking errors looking at three more types in this module – mindreading, labeling, and emotional reasoning Thinking Error 6. Mindreading. ‘She thinks I’m an idiot’ We make assumptions about people and their intentions all the time. That’s human nature. In many cases though, our imagination runs wild and we leap to …
Introduction This programme complements the programme on self-talk, so if you haven’t yet listened to that programme it would be beneficial to do so. In the self-talk programme we looked at our inner voice, discussing the importance of being aware of the types of talk and the questions we must ask ourselves. We explored how, by simply changing the talk …
In the previous module, we started looking at thinking errors and significantly, how they can affect how we feel and then behave. We’ll continue in this module and begin to explore specific types of thinking errors, looking at two types – what we call ‘catastrophising’ and ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking. As a reminder – these thinking-errors are simply a consequence of what …
Happiness Part 2 Feel Good factors In the previous module we saw that when we look at all the things that cause people to be happy, they can be classified broadly into three major categories Life circumstances Genetics Behaviours and activities We started to look in some detail at the effects of life circumstances and saw that, contrary to popular …
Self Talk part 1 An introduction to self-talk The voices you hear Welcome to the MYND programme on self-talk. We all talk to ourselves, some people on a non-stop basis, from the time they awaken to the time that they fall asleep at night. What we say to ourselves will ultimately affect what we think, who we are …
