[5-Bullet Friday] Navigating Life's Storms (+ Science-Based Tool)

Dear {NAME}, This week, we're sharing tools on how to manage unhelpful or intrusive thoughts. 1. Food For Thought ‘Dropping anchor’ doesn’t just refer to getting ready for rough weather at sea; it’s also a technique for dealing with unwanted inner chatter and ‘emotional storms.’ Grounding exercises can help us manage those intrusive thoughts entering our consciousness. They work by expanding awareness of the present moment and exerting our control over something physical, such as our breathing, posture, or movement. Having the right tools available helps us prepare for internal disruptions. We can recognize what’s happening and regain control. 2. Inspiring Quote "Thoughts are only thoughts. They are not you. You do belong to yourself, even when your thoughts don't." — John Green 3. Free Science-Based Tool Dropping Anchor. Dropping anchor is a proven technique from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It helps people ground themselves and stay present rather than being swept away by intrusive thoughts or the strong tide of emotions. [[Link](. 4. Book Recommendation Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It – Ethan Kross. We all have a voice in our heads. While sometimes helpful and wise, at others, it can be our biggest critic. This insightful book provides the science behind that voice and how we can harness its potential. [[Link]( 5. A Question For Your Clients "When do intrusive thoughts most often occur?"Ask your clients to consider when intrusive thoughts most often occur. Perhaps it is in those moments of silence in their busy lives or when they are trying to focus on something important. Once they recognize the patterns in their thinking, they can be ready with tools such as ‘Dropping Anchor’ to quieten their emotional storms. Stay well, Seph Seph Fontane Pennock Co-founder, PositivePsychology.com P.S., In our [17 Positive CBT Exercises Pack]( we have 17 more science-based tools to help you or your clients create new thought pathways to cope more effectively with challenging thoughts and stressors. © PositivePsychology. com Sent to: {EMAIL} |  PositivePsychology.com, Gandhiplein 16, 6229HN Maastricht, The Netherlands Don't want future emails? [Unsubscribe](