- Journaling:
Keep it Simple
Keep it Private
Do it Frequently

- Benefits of Journaling:
Process feelings
Emotional intelligence
Self Awareness
Improve self esteem, self confident, self discipline
Reduce stress and anxiety
Practice what you learn in CBT

- Is rational thinking the same thing as positive thinking?
NO
Rational thinking focuses on probability, likelihood, patterns, and evidence.
It is often helpful to focus on positives but not to ignore the reality of negatives in our lives.

- Daily Affirmation:
I deserve love, peace and prosperity
I am not alone
I am one with God
I am loved and I deserve love.
I have many talents.
I am not a victim.
I am a loving person.
I am a strong, capable person
I set my boundaries for me
I respect mine and others boundaries for me.

-Our core belief system is formed and influenced by: 
· Past experiences 
· Childhood upbringing 
· Culture 
· Faith 
· Values 
· Current circumstances 
· Genetic influences