I read the Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters about three years ago now and although I found it really helpful I have to keep reminding myself it is a long term skill to be learned rather than a quick fix.
One of the trickiest new habits to learn is how to "box that chimp" that is banish unhelpful and destructive thought patterns and replace them with more helpful autopilots.
Now I am still guilty of allowing the chimp part of my brain to receive information rather than the human part. This leads to me worrying and thinking negatively on things over which I have no control.
Although I have benefitted greatly from the book I still find it hard to box that chimp and have to force myself to think about it before making decisions.
Also here's my gratitude list
1. I'm still off work, back on Monday and it is great to spend some time with the kids.
2. Here in Scotland all the chat is about another independence referendum and although this would be our third such vote in four years and we are all a little campaign weary at present at least we live in a democracy and can exercise a vote.
3. Finally, it is a dry day so a wee trip to the park is on the agenda for later today.
Cheers
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