This kind of “stinkin’ thinkin’” can be “undone,” but it takes effort and lots of practice — every day. If you want to stop the irrational thinking, you can start by trying out the exercises below.

Stinkin' thinkin' influences your mood, quality of sleep, relationships, and everyday functioning. Are you one that categorizes people, places, things, events, based on your own experiences without taking …

How relapse, plunging back into the disease and desperation of chemical dependency? The fact is, chemical dependency is a disease characterized by relapse.

Learn from mistakes and do better next time. Avoid seeking perfection. You are a work in progress always. 1. Rest and recovery.

Instructions: Take a moment to reflect on your thoughts and emotions. Identify any recurring negative thoughts or beliefs that may be causing distress or self-doubt. Write down three (3) negative …

Stinkin’ Thinkin’ is a term used by David Burns, M.D, a psychiatrist and author of The Feeling Good Handbook, that is often used in the treatment of mood and alcohol/substance use disorders to refer …

In order to stop “stinking thinking”, here are some of the key things to look out for: . 1. Jumping to Conclusions – Sometimes a child may come to a conclusion that is not supported by facts or may be …