Cognitive distortions, unconscious bias, cognitive bias, implicit bias, logical fallacies: you probably heard most or all of these terms. They can get really confusing if you don’t know the difference ...

Cookie Monster wants to eat better! The long-time resident of Sesame Street is ready to eat fewer of those famous chocolate chip cookies. He has talked to his doctor and his famous friends about his ...

Catastrophizing is a common cognitive distortion that has been extensively studied in psychology. What is Catastrophizing? Catastrophizing has two parts: Predicting a negative outcome. Jumping to the ...

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 ...

Cognitive distortions involve negative thinking patterns that aren’t based on fact or reality. You can help change these thinking patterns to promote your mental well-being. “I have the worst luck in ...

The root cause of mental health problems starts with your thoughts. The flow of uncontrolled thoughts can lead to several minor to major mental health issues. Cognitive distortion is one such type of ...

Cognitive restructuring techniques deconstruct unhelpful thoughts and rebuild them in a more balanced and accurate way. Most people experience negative thought patterns from time to time, but ...

The mind is a powerful tool, but when left unchecked, it can also become a breeding ground for negative and irrational thought patterns. Uncontrolled streams of thoughts can lead to various mental ...