Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a symptom of depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a ...

There are many books and articles about cognitive distortions—the ways of thinking that prevent us from accurately perceiving reality. These cognitive distortions are often discussed in the context of ...

Tension: We intellectually know others rarely notice us, yet we still feel constantly observed and judged in everyday moments. Noise: Popular advice tells us to “stop caring what others think,” which ...

How clearly do you think you see the world? Well, I have scary news. We don’t see things as they are. We don’t even see. We perceive. Your eyes, ears, and senses receive information from the outside ...

Catastrophizing is a common cognitive distortion that has been extensively studied in psychology. What is Catastrophizing? Catastrophizing has two parts: Predicting a negative outcome. Jumping to the ...