Unveiling Cognitive Distortions: Taming Our Mind’s Tricks
Picture this: you’re in a room filled with mirrors, each reflecting a slightly altered version of yourself. But instead of a physical reflection, these mirrors distort your thoughts, skew your emotions, and cloud your judgement. Welcome to the world of cognitive distortions, where our minds play tricks on us. In this essay, we’ll embark on […]
CBT vs. Stoicism: A Comparative Analysis for Mental Health and Well-being
When it comes to managing our mental health, there are a variety of tools and techniques available. Two popular approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Stoicism. While these two methods may seem similar at first glance, they actually have some key differences. What’s the difference between CBT and Stoicism? In order to differentiate between […]
Balancing the Scales of Human Emotion
The way in which we react to our own negative emotions is a key component of good mental health.
Values and Beliefs: Part 2
Welcome back… This is part 2 of my articles on how and why uncovering your core values and beliefs is a must if you are serious about improving the quality of your mental health. In part 1 I outlined what establishing your core values and beliefs can do for you. In this article, I will […]
Start Here – Why You Need to Establish Your Values and Beliefs: Part 1
Put simply your values and beliefs are a list of the statements/actions/intentions that you see as most important to you.
The Lost Art of Not Being Offended
Dealing with insults is something we all have to do from time to time, whether intended or perceived. But it is something that, as a whole, we seem to be getting worse at. Many people seem to be woefully unequipped to handle criticism, constructive or otherwise. The following passage is from “The Stoic Guide to […]
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Your Key to Self Actualisation
We would all benefit from having a sound set of guiding principles in our lives, and for many developing these is an ongoing process. As we grow physically and mentally our guiding principles need to be adapted and refined. The uncertainty from a lack of guiding principles can cause unnecessary friction in our mental fabric, […]