How many times in the last few days have you caught your own reflection in a mirror and thought, “I’m fat” or “I look terrible”? Between thinking negative thoughts about yourself to hearing friends talk about how much weight they have to lose, it can be difficult not to feel a bit insecure. But there […]
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If you have a positive outlook then life’s challenges are seen as opportunities not obstacles. If a person’s thinking patterns are negative they become short sighted or paralyzed in their problem-solving approach. This in turn produces unfavorable outcomes which reinforce negative thinking, creating a downward spiral.
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Thinking errors are automatic and based on our experiences, culture, upbringing and many other factors. If unchecked, they can generate anger and frustration tearing personal and working relationships apart. Thinking errors (or cognitive distortions) are subtle thoughts that tend to influence our behavior leading to stress and other mental health challenges overtime. Aaron Beck, an […]
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Loving yourself is one of the most important things a person can do in order to achieve a satisfying, meaningful and joy filled life. Yet many people, even those who appear successful to the casual observer, fall short in this regard. Self-love is analogous to the foundation of a house. If the builder takes care, […]
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Losing weight and sticking to it has about just as much to do with your physical efforts as your mental efforts. What I mean by that is this—your inner dialogue and thoughts like “I will start tomorrow” can totally sabotage your efforts before you even get started. Banish these seven destructive inner excuses and thoughts […]
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