Welcome back to Day 2 of our Stop Haunting Yourself Halloween Quest! Today, we’re focusing on how to turn your trick thoughts into treats by reframing negative self-talk into empowering beliefs. You’ll learn my favourite way to shift from limiting thoughts to positive ones that support your goals and intentions. I hope you’ll find this process simple and fun, as it helps you create a mindset that encourages positive action.

Why Reframing Matters

Intentionally reframing your negative thoughts creates a pleasant and productive headspace, which is so much better than staying stuck in a cycle of self-criticism. Reframing helps you:

• Create a pleasant and productive headspace - shifting to more positive self-talk makes your head a nicer place to be!

• Build self-esteem and confidence – By replacing trick thoughts with treat thoughts, you strengthen your belief in yourself.

• Improve relationships – A more positive mindset enhances both your relationship with yourself and your connections with others.

• Create change – When you shift your thoughts, you also open the door to changing your life.

Personally, I used to dislike myself and was full of self-critical thoughts. Doing this work really turned things around for me, helping me start to like myself and live the life I wanted. Now, I’m much more supportive of myself, and I hope this practice will help you feel the same way.

How to Turn Trick Thoughts into Treats

You’ve already started this process! Yesterday, you identified one or more trick thoughts, and awareness is the first step. Today, we’re taking it further by reframing those thoughts into treat thoughts. This means consciously choosing a positive, empowering way of thinking.

Reframing Example 1

• Trick Thought: “I should be able to handle this on my own.”

• Reframed as a Treat Thought: “Seeking support is a good thing. I’m worthy of help and I’ll make progress faster.”

This new statement feels more positive and supportive. The goal is to find a version that feels empowering to you.

Reframing Example 2

• Trick Thought: “I’ll just mess it up again like I always do.”

• Reframed as a Treat Thought: “I’m learning from every experience, and I’m getting

• better all the time.”

Notice how this reframe opens up space for growth and forward movement, rather than keeping you stuck.

Additional Examples of Reframes

Here are some other examples to inspire you:

• Trick Thought: “I’m not good enough.” Treat Thought: “I am more than enough, and I’m doing my best.”

• Trick Thought: “I’ll never be successful.” Treat Thought: “I’ll succeed if I keep trying and don’t give up.”

• Trick Thought: “I always make mistakes.” Treat Thought: “Everyone makes mistakes; it’s part of learning.”

The goal is to create thoughts that feel more positive, motivating, and true to you. They don’t always have to be “I am” statements; sometimes “I am becoming” or “I am working on” feels more genuine.

Your Quest Task for Day 2

>> Your task for today is to reframe one of the trick thoughts you identified into an empowering treatinstead. If you only identified one negative thought yesterday, use that one. Otherwise, pick whichever thought you feel would make the biggest impact. <<

Remember: This isn’t about judging yourself for having negative thoughts—those are normal! Focus on having fun with this and creating a treat thought that feels uplifting. The better it feels, the more likely you are to show up in a way that aligns with your goals.

Bonus Resource

I forgot to include this in the video session, but I wanted to share this prompt for you to use if you are feeling stuck.

This can be used with ChatGPT (or any other AI chatbot you use) and you simply need to insert your negative or unhelpful thought in the place marked in the following prompt.

ChatGPT Prompt for Reframing Negative Thoughts:

"I have a negative thought that I’d like help reframing. The thought is: [insert your negative or unhelpful thought here]. Could you please suggest three positive, empowering ways to reframe this thought? I’d like the suggestions to feel uplifting but realistic, giving me room for growth toward more positive thinking and action."

Common Questions About Reframing

Q: What if my treat thought feels fake or forced?Answer: It’s okay if a treat thought feels a bit uncomfortable at first, but it shouldn’t feel completely untrue. Find a middle ground by softening the language. For example, instead of “I’ve got this,” you might say, “I’m working on this.” Over time, these new thoughts will feel more natural as you practice them.

Q: Do I need to reframe every negative thought I have?Answer: No, not at all! Start by focusing on the most frequent or impactful trick thoughts, as these are likely to make the biggest difference in how you feel and act.

Q: How do I reframe a thought if it feels true to me?Answer: Acknowledge that part of it may feel true, but find a way to gently shift your perspective. For instance, if your thought is, “I always mess up,” you could reframe it to, “I make mistakes sometimes, and that’s okay—I’m learning.” This reframe keeps the truth of making mistakes but adds a positive, growth-focused spin.

Q: Can I use affirmations for reframing negative thoughts?Answer: Absolutely! Reframes can work perfectly as affirmations, and you can even look to positive affirmations for inspiration. They serve as powerful reminders of your new, empowering beliefs.

Recap and What’s Next

Today, we covered:

• Why reframing negative thoughts is essential.

• How to turn trick thoughts into treat thoughts.

• Examples of reframes to guide your practice.

• What to do if your reframes feel untrue.

Next Steps:

Complete today’s task by reframing one of your trick thoughts into a treat thought. And as always, feel free to reach out with any questions or comments—I love hearing from you!

See You for Day 3!

Tomorrow, we’ll focus on creating daily “spells” that promote positive thinking, helping you reinforce the mindset you’ve started building. I can’t wait to share this final step with you!