In this episode we continue working through Step Two in Emotional and Mental Health: Protect your energy balance. Chapters covered today include:

• Challenge automatic thoughts and self-criticism
• Consciously choose how you respond
• Avoid toxic empathy or being the 'fixer'

References from today's episode:

• Sterner, T. (2012). The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life
• The Kaleidoscope Group. (2020, April 15). A Blueprint for transforming communication: reactions vs responses. Retrieved from The Kaleidoscope Group
• Lipton, B. (2015). The biology of belief: Unleashing the power of conciousness, matter and miracles
• Mark Williams, D. P. (2011). Mindfulness - A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World

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