Crescent Counselling Therapy

02/05/2026

Catch yourself ruminating? Here are some statements that may help you redirect yourself back to the present moment. ✨

Overthinking is one of the most common anxiety patterns people search for help with. It can show up as rumination, worst-case thinking, mental replay, and constantly analyzing what you said, what might happen, or what you should do next. When your brain gets stuck in that loop, affirmations for overthinking can be a simple, practical tool to interrupt the cycle and shift your attention back to what is real, manageable, and within your control.

Why affirmations help with overthinking, rumination, and an anxious mind

1) Affirmations interrupt rumination and negative thought loops
Overthinking often runs on repetitive anxious thoughts: “What if something goes wrong?” “Did I mess that up?” “What if I can’t handle it?”

Using a short reframing statement gives your mind a new direction. It creates a pause between the trigger and the spiral. The goal is not to “force positivity,” but to replace unhelpful mental repetition with a more balanced thought you can return to.

2) Affirmations restore a sense of control and emotional regulation
Overthinking can make you feel overwhelmed and powerless. A strong affirmation reminds you that you can choose your next focus and next action, even if you cannot control the entire situation. This is one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety: shift from “I have to figure everything out” to “I can handle what’s in front of me.”

Example affirmation:
“I will focus on what I can control right now.”
Other options:
“I can take one helpful step.”
“I don’t have to solve the future today.”

3) Affirmations bring you back to the present moment
A big part of overthinking is living in the past (replaying) or the future (worrying). Affirmations act as a grounding tool by bringing your attention into the present, where you can actually respond, regulate, and make choices.

Example affirmation:
“Right now, I am here. I am safe enough to breathe.”
Other options:
“This moment is what I’m managing.”
“I can slow down and come back to my body.”

01/24/2026

What does your nervous system need this weekend?

01/23/2026

Love these statements that help us offer validation to ourselves. ✨

We do not need to always depend on others to reassure or validate us. We can also do that for ourselves. This is how we start to build confidence and feel more secure in ourselves. This type of self-talk is also how we can quiet our inner self-critic.

When you choose to accept and validate yourself, your brain registers that you are safe and capable. Over time, this builds confidence because you’ve created a habit of treating yourself with respect and kindness. It’s like telling yourself every day, “I’m worthy, I’m capable,” and your brain listens, slowly reshaping your self-view. This simple act is powerful because it can help you face challenges with more resilience and trust in yourself.

Self-validation is a powerful tool to ease anxiety, doubt, and self-criticism. But it’s important to balance it with accountability to avoid excusing behavior that might not be in our best interest or aligned with our values. To monitor this balance, start by asking yourself two questions: Am I validating my experience while also considering how my actions or choices impact others around me?

Take care of your mind and body. Love, Nawal ♥️

01/20/2026

How we speak to ourselves matters! What switch can you try today?

Rephrasing is important

01/20/2026

We grow and heal when we choose to respond differently - which one of these will you choose today?

12/25/2025

Wishing love and kindness for all this holiday season. ✨

Try sending love and compassion to yourself this holiday season. Whether you are enjoying yourself or navigating this seasons challenges.

No matter what you're feeling, take a moment to pause and offer yourself the same kindness you'd give to a dear friend. When things are difficult it may express itself as compassion, and when things are going well it may be expressed as gratitude.

12/22/2025

Thinking of everyone who is managing grief this holiday season. ✨
(thanks to .clinical.psychologist for the illustration)

Growing Around Grief is a model created by grief counselor Dr. Lois Tonkin. Tonkin came up with the model after speaking to a client about the death of their child. The woman told Tonkin that at first grief filled every part of her life. She drew a picture with a circle to represent her life and shading to indicate her grief. It was all-consuming.⁠
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She had thought that as time went by the grief would shrink and become a much smaller part of her life. But what happened was different. The grief stayed just as big, but her life grew around it. There were times where she felt the grief as intensely as when her child first died. But there were other times where she felt she lived her life in the space outside the circle.⁠
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This view of grief does not tell someone that their grief will go away in time. You will never be "over it." It acknowledges that there will be some days where you feel grief as strongly as you did when the person first died. But there will also be days when you are able to move on with other parts of your life.⁠
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The "growing around grief" model shows how we can still grieve the loss of our loved one while carrying on with our own lives. It shows that we can grow a new life which includes the loss.⁠

🎨 Art by creative.clinical.psychologist on Instagram
✍️ Words by Cruse Bereavement Support

11/06/2025

How does resentment show up in your life? Is it time to take responsibility and reclaim your power?

10/06/2025

Some sources of grief you may not have considered…💙

Feeling heavy lately? Aside from the seasons change, world headlines and stressors, these may be some overlooked experiences…

08/27/2025

We’re halfway through the week and if the best news you’ve gotten has been Taylor Swift’s engagement, take a moment to breathe and review these distress tolerance skills! 🫂

07/09/2025

Healing ❤️‍🩹

07/06/2025

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