Healthy Thinking

Healthy Thinking

Healthy Thinking

Have you noticed changes in your  thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes since you got injured? For example, how you see the world or how you feel about yourself?

Thoughts can have a powerful influence on both mood and motivation. Sometimes people can find it hard to engage in healthy thinking patterns during their everyday lives - particularly when they are stressed. This can become even more difficult when recovering from a traumatic injury. 

"Unhealthy thinking" refers to thinking patterns that are negative, unhelpful, rigid, and/or  increase stress. This type of thinking can become a habit that could lead to more serious mental health struggles, but we can improve our thinking habits with awareness and practice.

What is healthy thinking?
Why is it important to pay attention to my thoughts? How do thoughts affect feelings?
Signs of Unhealthy Thinking
How can I develop healthy ways of thinking?
What else can I do to help develop healthy thinking?