Cognitive distortions are thoughts that twist the way we see ourselves and others. We don't even realise we're doing it, but if left unchecked these thoughts can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. The best way to combat cognitive distortions is to become better at noticing when you’re doing it and to consider different and better ways of seeing things. In this video we explore 9 common cognitive distortions and what you can do about them.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Cognitive Distortions
00:39 All-or-Nothing Thinking
01:34 Labeling
02:05 Mind Reading
02:25 Fortune Telling
02:42 Catastrophizing
03:26 Mental Filtering
03:48 Discounting the Positive
04:13 Emotional Reasoning
04:35 Should Statements
05:00 Do you have Cognitive Distortions?

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