Comments on: Factoid Friday: ANTS or Automatic Negative Thinking

By: patricia

patricia — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:26:23 +0000

y naJMI
Sounds like you have a big habit that is feeling negative to you. Usually when it is a big habit or behavior that needs changing it is helpful to find a therapist who can assist you in changing the behavior. One needs to just STOP the behavior in the first place and then some of the reasons why one does that behavior will just bubble up to the surface.
It sounds like a good habit to discard and one that does not serve you well. keep me posted on your efforts and successes – I would like to know

By: y naJMI

y naJMI — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:39:09 +0000

i have problem of cursing any one who does wrong to me and it does not stop.
so kindly suggest

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:28:45 +0000

Teddy, I do not know of a children's book about ANTS but the theory came out of Dr. Amen's book and clinic work: Healing ADD. These negative thoughts come so fast and quickly to folks with trouble staying on focus. I found with my own child we used a game with dried strawberries, her favorite. I helped her recognize an ANT and then she had a dried strawberry removed from her ever growing stack of positive thoughts. She began understanding them in relationship to rewards....at 23 she doesn't need the treats any more, but still has trouble staying positive. Patricias last blog post..And The Winner Is!

By: Teddy

Teddy — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:48:15 +0000

I saw a children’s book that explained these ideas to children, but cannot find it. Anyone out there know of it?
thank you

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:10:14 +0000

Jannie, You are welcome - I recently had a bit of a run in with some ants and it assisted me in remembering this list of types and remedies. I am glad it proved to be good timing for you too! Welcome Your comments are so appreciated. Thank you Patricias last blog post..Factoid Friday: ANTS or Automatic Negative Thinking

By: Jannie

Jannie — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:28:24 +0000

This is one of the best motivational things I've read in a while. I am luckily following most of them already but #s 6 and 7 I really need to work on. Thanks! Jannies last blog post..My Big Eye

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:01:17 +0000

Davina, Thank you for your comments and appreciation of the Ants post. I think these pesky critters are a wonderful way to think about positive and negative thoughts and feelings...and a way to get them out of ourselves and let them see the light of day! Your post today was lovely and I hope folks will link over and read your good thoughts and ideas. Thank you for sharing two times with me today! Patricias last blog post..Factoid Friday: ANTS or Automatic Negative Thinking

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:18:06 +0000

Hi Patricia. Which one do I undertake? Um, pretty much all of them at some time or the other, especially #6. I love ants! Always wanted to keep an ant farm for a science project. But they are symbolically good for this idea. They are small and can remain unnoticed (like thoughts) but when you get enough of them, they certainly can be a pain if you don't deal with them. I loved this post. Thanks. Davinas last blog post..Awakening To A Balanced Life

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:36:35 +0000

Evelyn, Glad you like the information sharing. I find the clues in this Ants concept easy to fit into making thinking changes and when one can bring a laugh - well, that is definitely an Ant crusher! I appreciate your comments. Red Ants are such nasty things - I wonder what a fire ant would be? Deb - Knowing you, I am sure your house is sensationally decorated for Halloween and your visitors, and that everyone will love your Halloween Costume and your new "bling" outfit for Christmas. Cath - I try to call procrastination - contemplation! It feels more positive - do you think procrastination is a red ant or just a black ant? Patricias last blog post..Factoid Friday: ANTS or Automatic Negative Thinking

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:45:14 +0000

Hi Patricia - This is interesting. I was thinking about ants earlier - probably because of your last post. I definitely do the thinking with my feelings one too much. And an additional one I can think of it procrastinating. If there's something I really want to put off, that I shouldn't - I put it off even if doing so is harmful. It's a really bad habit. Cath Lawsons last blog post..Does Anyone Really Make Money On The Internet?