The extra demands combined with the typical stress around the holidays can cause most of us to fall into the trap rigid thinking and the belief that life should be idyllic. If you struggle with anxiety, this season can be an especially difficult time. Perfectionism is something cognitive behavioral therapists see often. Here are some good … Continue reading 4 CBT Based Tips for Overcoming Perfectionism
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How to Keep the ‘Happy’ in Your Holidays – Part 1 in a 4-Part Series
Look around in any store and you’ll find early reminders of what’s ahead of us- spending quality time with we people love, great food, awesome parties, and the list goes on. Of course, these are what we all hope our holiday season will be made of, but that’s not always the case. Even in … Continue reading How to Keep the ‘Happy’ in Your Holidays – Part 1 in a 4-Part Series
Can’t Meditate? Think Again: 10 of the Best CBT Hacks to Shift your Brain Into Bliss
We’ve all heard that one of the greatest ways to combat everyday feelings of stress, poor concentration and anxiety is to meditate. Research has proven that this magic state literally changes our brain, as outlined in this Washington Post article. While it’s true that meditation is a powerful antidote to many of the everyday maladies … Continue reading Can’t Meditate? Think Again: 10 of the Best CBT Hacks to Shift your Brain Into Bliss
The Remarkable Connection Between Happiness and Behavior
When your brain is primed to be positive, it performs 31% more productively than when it is negative, neutral, or stressed. With the happiness advantage, your intelligence, creativity, and energy levels rise. That said, it makes much more sense to focus on how happiness leads to success, instead of the other way around.
Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Our thoughts and feelings are powerful- how you perceive your world has a strong impact on our body chemistry. Established studies have shown cognitive behavioral therapy works at least as well as antidepressants in helping people with mild to moderate depression! The goal of cognitive therapy is learning to recognize then correct negative automatic thoughts … Continue reading Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?