Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of cognitive distortions — the sneaky, negative thought patterns that distort our reality and mess with our mental health.
We’ll explore what cognitive distortions are, why they happen, and how they impact the way we see ourselves and the world.
Most importantly, you’ll learn how to spot these distortions in your own thinking and challenge them, using simple, practical tools you can apply right away.

Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or just want to sharpen your mental clarity, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your thoughts and live with more confidence and peace.

• What cognitive distortions are and why they happen

• 10 of the most common cognitive distortions and real-life examples

• Why recognizing distorted thinking is a powerful tool for mental health

• Simple strategies to challenge and reframe negative thoughts

• How to build more balanced, compassionate self-talk

• All-or-Nothing Thinking

• Overgeneralization

• Mental Filtering

• Disqualifying the Positive

• Jumping to Conclusions

• Catastrophizing

• Emotional Reasoning

• “Should” Statements

• Labeling and Mislabeling

• Personalization

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