If you catch yourself having ANTs, try this exercise by writing down/ asking yourself these 5 questions:

1. Is it true?

2. Is it absolutely true?

3. How do I feel when I have this thought?

4. Who would you be/ how would you feel if you didn’t have the thought?

5. What is the opposite of the original thought?

 How to calm the brain with a breathing technique called diaphragmatic breathing. 

Self Compassion & Reparenting self