Session Focus
Taking charge of your thoughts can help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
This session we will talk about:
- The difference between harmful and helpful thoughts
- How to replace harmful thoughts with helpful thoughts
You will also make a new action plan!
Tips:
Identify your harmful thoughts.
Put on the brakes.
Think helpful thoughts instead.
Anna's Story
Anna is at risk for type 2 diabetes. So she's trying to eat well and be active.
Most days, Anna walks around the park. But on Tuesday, it's raining. Anna thinks: "The weather is lousy. I'd better skip my walk today."
Anna decides to replace her harmful thought with a helpful one: "It's raining, so I'll walk in the mall instead. It will also give me the chance to run some errands."
To prevent harmful thinking:
- Make sure your Action Plan is realistic, doable, specific, and flexible.
- Have a sense of humor.
- Take care of yourself: manage stress, get enough sleep, eat right, and stay active.
- Keep things in perspective.
- Be around people who practice helpful thinking.
- Celebrate and reward your progress.
3 Steps to Replace Harmful Thoughts with Helpful Thoughts
1 . Identify your harmful thoughts. What thoughts get in the way of your eating and fitness goals?
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2. Put on the brakes. Some people like to picture a big red stop sign. Others like to imagine the sound of a car slamming on its brakes, or the word "Stop!" How can you put the brakes on your harmful thoughts?
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3. Think helpful thoughts instead. What helpful thoughts could you replace your harmful thoughts with?
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Replace Harmful Thoughts with Helpful Thoughts
Here are some ways to replace harmful thoughts with helpful thoughts.
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