Positive Thinking 101
The habit of focusing on the good in any given situation.
What is optimism? (Accepting silver linings, positive thinking)
This “weather-related” idiom describes staying hopeful during hard times.
What is “every cloud has a silver lining”?
A growth mindset believes this about intelligence and ability.
What is that they can be developed? (Accepting, they can be improved, learned, are not fixed)
This daily habit helps keep your body and mind energized.
What is sleep?
This action, often encouraged in therapy, involves talking about your feelings.
What is expressing emotions? (Accepting forms of communication and expression)
This phrase describes seeing opportunity in adversity.
What is finding a silver lining?
This practice helps us view problems as challenges rather than threats.
What is reframing? (Accepting redirection, challenging problematic thinking)
"I can't do this, I'm not good at it so I'm just going to quit while i'm ahead." Demonstrates what kind of mindset?
What is fixed.
Taking a break, exercising, meditating, or walking in nature are all examples of this.
What is self-care? (Accepting healthy coping skills, relapse prevention)
This country consistently ranks among the happiest in the world, according to the World Happiness Report.
What is Finland?
This common gratitude practice involves listing three good things each day.
What is a gratitude journal? (Or list)
These small actions support progress, even if they're not perfect.
What are baby steps?
What is the powerful word we can add to the end of a limiting thought to redirect negativity into positivity.
What is YET
Practicing this helps calm the mind and brings you to the present.
What is mindfulness?
Laughter releases this “feel-good” chemical in the brain.
What is endorphin?
This term describes negative self-talk that undermines your confidence.
What is a cognitive distortion?
This emotion often arises when you realize you’ve grown through hardship.
What is resilience?
Mistakes or failures are seen as this in a growth mindset.
What are learning opportunities?
Deep breathing activates this part of the nervous system, helping us relax.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and sometimes relapse.
What does ANTs stand for?
This powerful phrase turns setbacks into setups for a comeback.
What is post-traumatic growth?
This word starts with “E” and means to persist despite difficulty.
What is effort?
This term describes the emotional fuel you get from setting boundaries.
What is emotional recharge?
This recovery-oriented term emphasizes progress, not perfection.
What is harm reduction?