One Positive Action

Reframe your negative thoughts

Negative thoughts are sneaky little things, aren’t they? One minute you’re on top of the world, and the next, your brain trips you up with something like, “I’m so bad at this, why even try?”

Guess what? You don’t have to believe everything your brain tells you. In fact, your brain is great at lying. Instead, grab a pen and write it down. Seeing it on paper makes it lose some of that “looming doom” feeling. Then, here’s the fun part, flip it and take away it’s power entirely.

For example, “I’ll never finish this” becomes “I’m making progress!” Or “I always mess up” turns into “I’m learning as I go, and that’s okay.” You’re not lying to yourself; you’re just telling a version of the truth that’s not dripping with despair. Think of it like editing a bad first draft, you’re not throwing it out, just making it better.

Doing this isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything’s sunshine and rainbows. It’s about shifting your focus just enough to keep moving forward. Small steps, better thoughts, a little less weight on your shoulders.

Plus, it’s very satisfying to outsmart your brain. So grab a pen, and let’s make your inner critic eat its words.