You can then use this information to fix problems as they come up (or before), and also learn from mistakes.
Your brain uses ANTs to imagine potenital threats and problems. ANTs are completely normal, and they actually do serve a purpose.Īt their core, ANTs are around to keep you safe. The term for this is, Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), which was coined by Dr. The problem is, many of our thoughts are negative and seem to just pop up out of nowhere. Imagining a monster under your desk (check).
The conversation you had with your friend (check). The mistake you made on an assignment (check).