Overcome Cognitive Distortions

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Overcome Cognitive Distortions

Cognitive distortions are irrational, biased ways of thinking that can negatively affect our perception of reality. They often lead to heightened anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Fortunately, with awareness and practice, it's possible to overcome these thought patterns and improve mental well-being. Here’s how:

1. Recognize the Distortion

The first step is identifying common cognitive distortions, such as:

- All-or-Nothing Thinking: Viewing situations in black-and-white terms, with no middle ground.

- Overgeneralization: Making broad assumptions based on a single event.

- Catastrophizing: Expecting the worst possible outcome.

- Mental Filtering: Focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation.

Awareness of these patterns is crucial. Journaling can help you notice distorted thinking in your daily life.

2. Challenge Negative Thoughts

Once you recognize a cognitive distortion, question its validity. Ask yourself:

- What evidence do I have to support this thought?

- Am I focusing only on the worst-case scenario?

- Is there a more balanced way to view this situation?

This helps shift from irrational beliefs to a more rational, reality-based perspective.

3. Reframe Your Thoughts

After challenging distorted thinking, replace it with more accurate or constructive thoughts. Instead of saying, “I failed, so I’m a complete failure,” try, “I made a mistake, but I can learn from it.” Reframing thoughts encourages optimism and promotes personal growth.

4. Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness involves staying present and observing thoughts without judgment. When you’re mindful, you create a buffer between yourself and your automatic, often distorted, thoughts. This awareness reduces the power of cognitive distortions and promotes clearer thinking.

5. Adopt a Growth Mindset

Recognize that mistakes and setbacks are part of learning, not evidence of personal failure. By embracing challenges and focusing on improvement, you’ll reduce the likelihood of engaging in negative thought patterns like all-or-nothing thinking.

By becoming aware of cognitive distortions and applying these strategies, you can cultivate healthier thinking patterns, leading to improved emotional resilience and mental clarity.

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The Four Candles

Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. They lit a candle as a symbol of their practice and began. By nightfall on the first day, the candle flickered and then went out.

The first monk said: “Oh, no! The candle is out.”

The second monk said: “We’re not supposed to talk!”

The third monk said: “Why must you two break the silence?”

The fourth monk laughed and said: “Ha! I’m the only one who didn’t speak.”

They all had different reasons, but each of the four monks shared his thoughts without filtering them — none of which improved the situation. Had there been a fifth, wiser monk, he would’ve remained silent and kept meditating.

This way, he would’ve pointed out their mistakes without a single word. Without breaking his own quest for better. Done long enough, talking inevitably leads to embarrassing yourself. Listening leads to learning.

The less you speak, the smarter you get. And, maybe not quite coincidentally, the smarter you get, the less you speak.

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Noose Pose (Pasasana)

What is Noose Pose?

Noose pose, or Pasasana in Sanskrit, is an intermediate twist. From a squatting position, the practitioner twists to the side and binds their arms around their legs. It's a deeper twist than matsyendrasana and brings even greater flexibility to the spine and shoulders.

Instructions

• Begin in a squat with the feet together.

• Exhale and twist to the right.

• Tuck the left upper arm outside of the right thigh and bend the elbow, reaching the forearm around the legs.

• Reach the right arm behind the torso. Clasp the hands. Gaze to the right.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Exhale and untwist. Change sides.

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