Releasing Negative Thinking: Creating Positive Self-esteem

1. Your thoughts create a corresponding response 2. Understanding your response to events 3. Your thoughts shape your self-esteem 4. Negative thinking patterns: • All or nothing thinking— A black and white world with no shades of gray • Overgeneralizing and living in absolutes (always/never syndrome) • Blaming others • Self-blame • Taking situations personally • Relying on your emotions to interpret reality • Worrying all the time 5. Conscious awareness 6. Detach in peace 7. Being and staying present 8. Mastering the inner game of self-esteem