How we talk to ourselves matters. I was asked to share an episode on positive self-talk and want to open up with a review of the common mindset traps (cognitive distortions) we can have. By noticing these cognitive distortions we can better understand how we might be holding ourselves back and the impact our thinking can have on our lives and relationships. I will share the common cognitive distortions, what they are, and some examples that we might have in motherhood and life.
Topics in this episode and related links you might like:
Habit tracking for the new year
Habit Change, for Moms Playlist is right here)
Positive self-talk
consider what story and emotion are you operating from
Why it matters what you think (limiting mindsets in motherhood)
What are cognitive distortions
The negative filter we see things through
How cognitive distortions impact our assumptions and view of things
How they impact our behaviours, relationships and lives
Common cognitive distortions
(wallpaper download form is below)
All or Nothing
Our marriage was struggling, here are 12 things that helped us heal and strengthen it
162. Think the best of me, or not. Allowing the hard and awesome in ourselves and in our lives.
Overgeneralization
158. MVP/ Do you typecast your kids? How labels impact our parenting and our children
Catastrophizing
Personalization
Jumping to Conclusions
Mindreading
misFortune Telling
Emotional Reasoning
Should Statements
Discounting the Positive
Minimize the positive
Focus on the negative
How to handle cognitive distortions
how to pay attention to your thoughts, challenge your thoughts, the power of noticing and naming
The cognitive distortion downloads/wallpapers, if you can't see the sign up box then click here
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