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Doing Nothing for your mental health.
The first step in self-care is Doing Nothing. When I suggested this to Anita, a…
Burnout: What you can do right now!
We all work hard. Sometimes we overdo it and burn out. Burnout is a condition…
20 Tips to Try Something New Without Going Nuts
The only way to change your life is to try something new. “New habits are…
Value your negative emotions to be happier
Am I asking you to be unhappy to be happy? No! I am not a…
Creativity For Better Mental Health
Being creative is good for your brain. Several studies have shown that creativity and good…
Anger Management For Beginners: A CBT based approach
If you want to get started with anger management you are not alone! Do you…
Unconditional Self acceptance: Separating who you are from what you do
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” said Eleanor Roosevelt, the former…
Impostor Syndrome: A CBT perspective on the modern methods to overcome it
Impostor syndrome you may know the term or If you have ever felt like an…
Understanding and breaking the procrastination cycle
Procrastination works in a vicious cycle that is difficult to break. We all know that…
Use Active Listening For Better Relationships
Last week we talked about I-statements for communicating better. However, I-statements will be ineffective if…
I statements – The Secret of Dealing with Difficult Conversations
You may not have heard of I-statements but have you ever had a conversation with…
Four thoughts that wreak havoc and what CBT says to do about them
Yes, just four types of thoughts are responsible for the majority of our emotional and…
Understanding and overcoming “Fear of Success” using CBT
Most people have a fear of failure but do you know the fear of success…
First 5 steps towards self confidence with CBT
It’s not easy to be confident. However, self-confidence is a must if you want to…
Ten Lesser-Known Ways To Avoid Chronic Procrastination
Procrastination makes you feel guilty, it makes you feel “not good enough,” stressed, even angry,…
My Favorite “Three Things” of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy client recently remarked that I have “three things” for explaining so…
Ten questions to end your year intentionally.
Most of us focus on looking forward to the new year. Shifting the focus to…
How to Stop Perfectionism From Sabotaging Your New Year Resolutions.
While most people make New Year’s resolutions that they will carry over into the new…