Nathan EzzoSep 23, 20195 minCognitive DistortionsFeelings may seem complicated. It may be helpful to know that feelings are accompanied by thoughts. You may not notice the positive or...
Nathan Ezzo2 hours ago1 minAuthor Quote - Esther PerelSelf-esteem is being able to see yourself as a flawed person and still hold yourself in high regard.
Nathan EzzoApr 21 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsPersonalization - You see yourself as the cause of some negative external event which in fact you were not primarily responsible for. “I...
Nathan EzzoApr 11 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsLabeling and Mislabeling - This is an extreme form of overgeneralization. “I am a loser. He is a jerk. She is stupid.”
Nathan EzzoMar 311 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnShould statements - You try to motivate yourself with shoulds, musts, and oughts. When directing should statements towards yourself (or...
Nathan EzzoMar 301 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsEmotional Reasoning - You assume that your negative emotions reflect the reality, the way things really are. “I feel like a bad person,...
Nathan EzzoMar 291 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsMagnification (Catastrophizing) - You exaggerate the importance of things (like a goof up) or Minimization - you inappropriately shrink...
Nathan EzzoMar 261 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsJumping to Conclusions - You make negative interpretations even though there are no definite facts to support your conclusion....
Nathan EzzoMar 251 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsDisqualifying the Positive - You reject any positive thing that happens to you as a fluke, or not really counting. Anything negative...
Nathan EzzoMar 241 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsMental Filter - You pick out a single negative detail and dwell on it exclusively so your reality to everything is not good. Another...
Nathan EzzoMar 231 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsOvergeneralization - You see a single negative event as a never-ending pattern. You didn’t get the promotion, you think you never will,...
Nathan EzzoMar 221 minBeware the Cognitive Distortions - David D. BurnsAll or Nothing Thinking - You see things in black and white. “I can never get things right.” “He is always a jerk.” “I will never get...
Nathan EzzoMar 191 minMental Strength - Amy MorinGive up unhealthy beliefs about yourself, others and the world.
Nathan EzzoMar 181 minMental StrengthGo back over the last 13 entries. What other thoughts do you have?