Cognitive Distortions I’ve had enough personal experience in therapy to be well aware of the types of cognitive distortions there are, usually addressed with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT. This blog isn’t about how this therapy works. I’m referring to CBT to identify the types of cognitive distortions or, simply put – negative thinking – that…
Tag: Positive Intent
Today is my 51st Birthday! Reflections of my First Year in the Second Half of my Life – What a Hell of a Ride!
51 It is just a number. To me, 51 represents the distance in this journey of my life. Reflections Emotions are messy. Regulating them is challenging at best. Sitting with uncomfortable emotions without reaction takes practice. Meditation truly gives inner peace, but Rome wasn’t built in a day and the same applies to my meditation…
Just For Today – I Will Not Worry
Fear robs me of perspective and insight. When I am in fear I enter a state of fight, flight or freeze. Fight = angry, resentful, I’m right – you’re wrong, grudge-filled thoughts Flight = anxiety – can’t breathe – have to get away Freeze = numb, shut-down, dissociated, dulled senses, tired, lethargic, can’t think The…
Just For Today – I Will Not Worry
Just for today, I will not worry. I will think positive intent. As I start back to work today, I will assume everyone is happy to meet me and willing to work together in the spirit of collaboration! S, ❤️