Changing thoughts and beliefs
Changing your thoughts and beliefs can be a very effective self-help strategy.
These may include:
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Accepting that gambling needs to change
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Thinking about how money could be better spent
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Reminding yourself of the negative effects of gambling
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Reminding yourself of the positive effects of not gambling
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Making a resolution to change your gambling
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Comparing costs and benefits of continuing to gamble
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Reminding yourself that sometimes people win… but the system is designed for you to lose money
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Focussing on not gambling, one day at a time
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Concentrating on being strong or using will power
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Making a daily affirmation such as 'staying positive' or 'letting go'.
Source:
Lubman, Rodda, Hing, Cheetham, Cartmill, Nuske, Hodgins & Cunningham (2015). Gambler Self-Help Strategies: A Comprehensive Assessment of Self-Help Strategies and Actions. Gambling Research Australia. Melbourne.
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