The Guide for Energising Thoughts
1. Look for a point of view in which dissatisfaction is perceived as temporary. In other words: try not to think in terms of always and never, in the absolute or in a way in which there is a feeling of permanence.
2. Be specific rather than general regarding what displeases you in the activity.
3. Avoid self-demeaning judgements and be more self-accepting. Treat yourself with indulgence in the same way you would treat your best friend.
4. Change your angle of perception of lack of control for a different one, allowing yourself to have control or at least a feeling of realistic hope.
5. Focus on your senses and the present moment in order to avoid rumination in your thinking related to an energy-draining event or situation unrelated to the activity you are currently doing.
Source: Breaking Free from Persistent Fatigue (2012) by Lucie Montpetit
1. Look for a point of view in which dissatisfaction is perceived as temporary. In other words: try not to think in terms of always and never, in the absolute or in a way in which there is a feeling of permanence.
2. Be specific rather than general regarding what displeases you in the activity.
3. Avoid self-demeaning judgements and be more self-accepting. Treat yourself with indulgence in the same way you would treat your best friend.
4. Change your angle of perception of lack of control for a different one, allowing yourself to have control or at least a feeling of realistic hope.
5. Focus on your senses and the present moment in order to avoid rumination in your thinking related to an energy-draining event or situation unrelated to the activity you are currently doing.
Source: Breaking Free from Persistent Fatigue (2012) by Lucie Montpetit
