– Banish negative thoughts by visualising a STOP sign and saying forcefully: "Stop!" follow this exclamation with a positive saying such as: "I am capable, competent and in control!"
– Visualise success through use of visual rehearsal in you mind to successfully complete difficult tasks.
– Notice what IS happening not what you fear MIGHT happen.
– The more I do the more I believe I can do.
– Combat negative thoughts with positive.
– Hang on to your sense of humour; look for the ridiculous and incongruous rather than the tragic.
– Share your humour with others and revive their sense of fun.
– Set realistic goals.