Flexible Optimism - No when to hold ‘em, no when to fold ‘em.

Flexible Optimism - No when to hold ‘em, no when to fold ‘em.

Over the last few weeks we have looked at the ABCDs of pessimistic thoughts.

With the two Ds being

Distraction and disputation.

Today we’ll look further into how to dispute your pessimistic explanations.

There are four tacks to dispute these. Evidence? Alternatives? Implications? Usefulness?

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The Benefits of Exercise – Exercise can reduce your risk of chronic disease

The Benefits of Exercise – Exercise can reduce your risk of chronic disease

Lack of regular physical activity has been deemed to be on of the lead causes of chronic disease. Conversely, regular physical activity as been associated with a reduction in the risk of heart attack, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower risks of type 2 diabetes, lower risk of some cancers, prevention of stroke, and prevention or high blood pressure.

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ABC…D - Dispute - How to dispute those pessimistic thoughts

ABC…D - Dispute - How to dispute those pessimistic thoughts

Over the last few weeks we have looked at the ABCDs of pessimistic thoughts.

With the two Ds being

Distraction and disputation.

Today we’ll look further into how to dispute your pessimistic explanations.

There are four tacks to dispute these. Evidence? Alternatives? Implications? Usefulness?

Read More