I have never met anyone as optimistic as my husband, except possibly, my mother-in-law. The two of them can spin most anything into a positive light. Because of this trait/skill, they are happier than most people I know, even through really tough times. Obviously, even...
So, I talk a lot about cognitive distortions (I know, shut up already!). I really would stop talking about them if they weren't EVERYTHING. I talk about how our negative core beliefs (how we see ourselves and the world) are shaped by these distorted, irrational, thoughts...
I'm not exaggerating when I say that I used to be uncomfortable about 90 percent of the time. This anxiety existed for many reasons, but it mostly had to do with being in crowds, saying "NO," public speaking, and advocating for myself. I was afraid,...
For most of my life, I really didn’t think I was particularly smart. However, despite lacking confidence in my capabilities, I nonetheless tended to believe most of my thoughts as if they were true. The thing about thoughts, though, is that we create them. They originate...