Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a symptom of depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a ...

In previous posts, I’ve written about the cognitive side of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The main technique involves identifying negative automatic thoughts and reframing those thoughts into ...

Tension: We intellectually know others rarely notice us, yet we still feel constantly observed and judged in everyday moments. Noise: Popular advice tells us to “stop caring what others think,” which ...

How clearly do you think you see the world? Well, I have scary news. We don’t see things as they are. We don’t even see. We perceive. Your eyes, ears, and senses receive information from the outside ...