ReLearning Human

It can be easy for us to get trapped in the downward spiral of what-ifs. What if I fail? What if I can't do the thing perfectly? What if they get mad? And so on. Getting stuck here can lead to inaction and also let our anxious thoughts run wild. But we can do small practices to stop this thinking in our day to day lives as we start noticing ourselves thinking about the what-ifs.

Next time you're getting caught up in them, try asking yourself:
1. What is the worst thing that could happen? How likely is this to happen?
2. What is the best thing that could happen? How likely is this to happen?
3. Sometimes it's easier to think about how we would talk to a friend if they were in our shoes. What would you tell a friend if they were in your position?

It's not easy, but with practice it gets easier to interrupt these thoughts when they start. And you don't have to do this work alone. Connect with our therapists through the link in bio.

If you aren't ready to take this step yet, you can also visit the link in bio to access free mental health resources.

We're human and at the end of the day this means we make judgements consciously or unconsciously. We're hardwired for it. We compete, compare, and make judgements on others, but also on ourselves.

However, while it is important to reflect on how we interact with others, the judgements we pass on ourselves are key. Are the judgements we have helping our self-esteem, are they unintentionally hurting it? The way we view ourselves and the way we speak to ourselves can impact our mental health.

Show yourself compassion, be kind to yourself, remind yourself that you are human and enough. The way you reflect on your own being is key and will impact your overall well-being.