Tag: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) technique that lots of my clients report finding very useful. Its helpful for identifying and diffusing your negative self talk. First,

This is one of my favorite tips for feeling calmer and more confident… …Try to catch yourself when you are avoiding something. There are two types of avoidant

If you want to keep this list for reference you can print or email it using the Share button. This is a list of how to manage external

Opposite action is a new way of thinking about what to do when you’re feeling – anger – sadness/disappointment – anxiety, or – guilt/shame/embarrassment. The ways people habitually

A week after Daylight Savings Time ended I’m still feeling lethargic. Here’s some advice for anyone who’s feeling the same. (For international readers who are confused, in New

What You Can Do After You’ve Overeaten to Reduce Future Overeating Think back over the 48 hours that led up to overeating. Try to identify “turnoff points” when

When I meet new clients I often find that some of the ways they’ve been attempting to cope with their problems are likely to have been making their

One of the most useful things I learned from science training?… …is to pay attention to “disconfirming evidence”. Huh? Our brains have evolved to be very efficient but

On page 9 of this pdf you will find a couple of delightfully simple informal mindfulness exercises. The first one is a mindful showering exercise. If you’re reading

I’ve written before (part of an article containing very important basic info about relationships psychology) about the difference between complaints and criticism, and how criticism is corrosive to