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Managing Automatic Negative Thoughts

Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) are spontaneous, often negative and distorted thoughts that can significantly impact well-being. Experiencing frequent ANTs can lead to mental exhaustion, overthinking, and negative self-perception, potentially linked to overactivity in brain regions like the anterior cingulate cortex and the amygdala, and the development of negative thought habits. However, various self-help strategies, including increasing awareness, challenging and reframing thoughts, practising thought defusion, engaging in positive self-talk, focusing on solutions, and acceptance, can help individuals to manage and reduce the impact of these unwanted thoughts.

Social Anxiety Coaching

Social anxiety coaching is a focused process that helps individuals manage and overcome social anxiety by setting goals, building practical skills like communication and relaxation, using mindfulness and acceptance, implementing gradual exposure to feared situations, challenging negative thinking, and fostering self-confidence. The supportive coach-client relationship is key to empowering clients to navigate social situations with greater ease.