The acronym for BOUNCE is:
- Bad feelings go away again.
- Other people can help if you talk to them.
- Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset.
- Nobody is perfect. Mistakes help you learn.
- Concentrate on the good things & have a laugh.
- Everybody feels sad & worried sometimes. Not just you.
- Blame fairly. What was your fault, what was other’s and what was bad luck?
- Accept the things you can’t change. But try to change what you can first.
- Catastrophising exaggerates your worries. Don’t believe the worst.
- Keep things in perspective. Don’t let it spoil everything.