We think over 6,000 thoughts per day, with many marching past our awareness. Sometimes, we can get caught in negative thought patterns that lead us to believe things that aren’t 100% true. Such thoughts are also known as ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts), a term coined by Dr. Daniel Amen, MD. Below are 5 questions adapted from Dr. Amen’s work that you can use to identify and manage your ANTs:

This journal guide is for those on a tough relationship journey who feel cracked open, confused, and called to heal. Through reflective prompts, you'll explore love, loss, trauma, and transformation — not to reunite with your soulmate, but to reunite with yourself. Your soul knows the way. This is where your true transformation starts.

We've all experienced the feeling of groundlessness, when overwhelm makes you feel untethered and floating, or tight and gasping for air. The good news is that even when floating through the air of uncertainty, you can still find the ground within. When the going gets tough, here are some questions to support you in coming home to yourself:

Laughter is medicine for the soul. This guide helps you cultivate joy by focusing on humor in your daily life. By recording funny moments, you'll train your brain to notice and appreciate life's comedic side. Regular practice can boost mood, reduce stress, and increase overall happiness. Get ready to giggle your way to a more positive outlook!

Embrace self-kindness with this powerful practice. By writing a compassionate letter to yourself, you'll learn to soften self-criticism and cultivate an understanding of your perceived flaws. It will help you explore your feelings, acknowledge your humanity, and develop a gentler inner voice. Regular practice can lead to increased self-esteem, reduced anxiety, and improved emotional well-being.

Unlock the power of positivity with this simple yet profound daily practice. By focusing on three good things each day, you'll train your brain to notice and savor positive experiences, boosting mood and resilience. This guide offers a structured approach to cultivating gratitude, enhancing well-being, and fostering a more optimistic outlook on life.

Discover the power of positive perspective with this "Finding Silver Linings" guide. By focusing on the good in challenging situations, you'll develop resilience, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. This practice helps rewire your brain to see opportunities in setbacks, fostering a more optimistic outlook on life's ups and downs.

Journaling gives you the tools, tricks and techniques to overcome the slings and arrows of writer's block. Make journaling an essential part of your daily routine. Commit to writing at least one sentence, one paragraph or one page a day – whatever goal seems achievable . Consistency is the key to continued creativity.

Explore the depths of your emotional world to uncover hidden patterns, wounds, and strengths. This guide helps you explore unexplored feelings, understand emotional triggers, and recognize the impact of past experiences. By examining your emotional landscape, you'll develop greater self-awareness, empathy, and the capacity for profound personal growth.

This guide is designed to help you navigate the complex emotions and experiences associated with loss and grief. By engaging in these guided journaling exercises, you will have a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your personal journey, and find steps toward healing and hope.

Embark on a gentle journey of self-discovery and healing. This guide invites you to explore the impact of past traumas on your present life, helping you uncover patterns, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. By facing your experiences with compassion, you'll pave the way for profound healing and personal transformation.

Embark on a transformative journey to confront your deepest insecurities and fears. Through reflective writing, uncover the roots of self-doubt, explore the impact of past experiences, and cultivate the courage to embrace your authentic self. Build resilience, self-acceptance, and the confidence to boldly chase your aspirations.

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through shadow work with this introductory guide. Uncover the unconscious parts of yourself, explore emotional triggers, and gain deep insights into your psyche. By embracing your shadow, you'll cultivate self-awareness, healing, and personal empowerment.

This guide introduces mindfulness-based journaling practices designed to help you heal from trauma and cultivate inner peace. By being present and compassionate with yourself, you can experience profound shifts in your mental and emotional well-being.

The Catch The Thought Method helps you become an observer of your thoughts, preventing emotions and the flow of thoughts from taking over. Through structured self-reflection, you'll gain insights, find solutions, and release mental blocks. While benefits may be immediate, fully integrating this process into your life could take multiple sessions. Revisit this guide as often as you need.

Welcome to a journey of embracing the power of gratitude through the lens of mindfulness and positive psychology. In this guided journaling experience, dive into gratitude's transformative potential, unlocking its profound impact on your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

Life's journey can bring unexpected challenges that touch on old wounds. These encounters can trigger strong emotions and leave us feeling stuck in the past. However, with self-awareness, we can learn to navigate these triggers effectively. This journaling guide offers a set of questions to help you understand your triggers, identify patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. By exploring these questions, you can unlock a deeper understanding of yourself and build the resilience needed to overcome challenges and move forward.

Emerge stronger from life's storms. This guide empowers you to transform adversity into personal growth. Explore past challenges, unearth the resilience forged within, and discover the wisdom gained from navigating hardship. Through introspection, unlock your inner strength and cultivate resilience for the journeys ahead.

Turning lemons into lemonade isn’t always easy, but it can be done. I know, because I’ve been there. Most often it begins with simply doing something positive next. Like finding some gratitude, and living more gratefully. Like experiencing some grace, and living more gracefully. Like searching for and finding gifts — even when life has given you lemons. And remember, sometimes the best gifts don’t come gift wrapped.

Every time you’re sure you’ve completely blown it—write it down in your Catastrophe Journal. What you’ll find is that two things happen: You will realize over time that your predictions of doom don’t occur, and as soon as you begin writing down the details, the cycle we employ of making the details worse and worse over time will slow and stop. A month of persistence is usually all you need to begin to break the habit. It’s not really a catastrophe. It simply feels that way.

Life is filled with uncertainty. Though we cannot control what happens or doesn’t happen, we can control how we show up amidst chaos and uncertainty. These four principles, when practiced, prepare us to handle anything that comes our way. Say "yes, and." Take everything as a gift. Play the scene you’re in. If it feels weird, do it.

Surgery starts the minute you hear, "You need surgery." From that moment on, the decisions you make about the human side of this stressful event will shape how your story evolves and ends. Talking about your surgery is a component that's in your control, so make it work for you. You'll hear your story repeatedly, and it will drive others' responses; write a story that helps you!