Online: Positive thinking

Get rid of negative thoughts

Are you someone who immediately thinks of the worst? Always has a pessimistic outlook? Engages in catastrophic thinking? Or do you avoid situations out of fear because these situations have already turned into life-threatening dangers (in your thoughts...)? Catastrophic thinking can cause a lot of stress. A catastrophic thinker believes that something very unpleasant or terrible is going to happen as a result of something they did or neglected. Catastrophic thinking can also involve fearful thoughts about the world,or loved ones.

In this course Positive Thinking:

You'll understand how catastrophic thinking works and, more importantly, how to cope with it better to reduce its impact on you and diminish your insecurity.
You'll learn to systematically analyze situations by gaining insight into your own thoughts, especially the influence they have on your behavior.
You'll recognize, describe, and acknowledge the catastrophic thinker within you.

If you want to replace catastrophic thinking with a more realistic and positive outlook, then this course is for you.

Theme: Personal effectiveness
Stop assuming that the worst will happen
Reading time: 2 hours, exclusive of practice and assignments
Study time: 12 hours (estimated)
Total duration: 2-6 weeks

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Do you often think something bad is going to happen? Do you sometimes make things seem much worse or more serious than they are? Then you might be a catastrophizer. Everyone deals with these kinds of thoughts from time to time. Does positive thinking not come naturally to you? If so, this positive attitude course is just what you need.

You want to start this course because, like everyone else, you sometimes have to deal with stressful situations. These are moments when your emotions take control, and you may not behave as you'd like—times when you become angry, irritated, or just miserable. If you struggle to let go of the emotion, worry constantly, or consistently blame yourself, it can be challenging and drain a lot of (negative) energy. If this sounds familiar, it's time to take action, and you can. You can gain control over your emotions, whether you're used to showing them or not. Do you want to feel less insecure and appear more self-confident? Rational Effectiveness Training (RET) is a highly effective method to help you achieve this.

Catastrophizing is a key focus in this positive thinking course. You'll understand how it works and learn effective ways to deal with it, making it less of a problem for you. Your uncertainty will decrease, and you'll discover how to systematically approach situations by gaining insights into your thoughts and their impact on your response. The main goal of the RET method is self-transformation through changing your thoughts. The basic principle is that it's not the situations themselves but how you perceive them that shapes your feelings and behaviors.

You'll explore and recognize the catastrophizer within yourself, taking steps towards acknowledgment. Many people feel a bit embarrassed about these thoughts, but you're not alone. You may recognize that these thoughts are irrational and exaggerated, yet they persist in your mind, causing internal struggles and unhappiness. Keeping these thoughts and emotions to yourself can make it even more challenging. Achieving real change requires consistent practice, embracing trial and error. This process should align with your personal preferences and the environment you're comfortable with. The more you challenge yourself and practice, the better the outcome will be.

Throughout this course, you'll learn strategies to deal with potential pitfalls. You'll start practicing the RET method to increase your ability to handle stressful situations. We'll introduce you to fundamental principles, explore basic emotions and their role in RET, and discuss related essential terms so you can apply this in real life.

Recognize and acknowledge catastrophizing.
Turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts.
Say farewell to that little negative voice in your head.

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