On changing your thinking for the better

In his article Is feeling better as easy as ABC?, Nicholas Hall talks about using a positive psychology strategy to modify self-limiting thinking:

“I recently applied to a one-week summer scholarship program, one that sounded really great, and wouldn’t you know it, ‘we were overwhelmed by applicants, and although yours was excellent…’ Sigh. Another rejection!

“Ugh. That’s life, I guess. Along with that parking ticket I got yesterday, and the lack of sleep over the last couple of weeks, I just don’t feel well. Sometimes there’s just nothing you can do…

“Hmmm… that sounds like helplessness talk to me. And we know where helplessness can lead… depression! Yikes! Well, I certainly don’t want to go down that road. What to do, what to do…? Ah! I remember a way to counteract those thoughts and feelings. It’s called the ABCDE method…”