How to Keep Yourself from Catastrophizing the Future
Thinking of worst-case scenarios is our brain’s survival mechanism. By thinking of the worst outcome, we can prepare for it and, hopefully, prevent it or prepare ourselves emotionally if it occurs. It feels like it puts us back in control in a situation that can feel...
Finding a Balance: What to Do with Unproductive Thoughts
Almost everyone struggles with negative ways of thinking from time to time. It can be that you’re dwelling on your past or maybe you are worried about the future. Maybe you are even having issues with the present, personalizing the thoughts and actions of people...
How We Create Traps in Our Thinking
Everyone has negative thoughts from time to time. When those thoughts become a pattern of thinking, they will quickly hurt your moods and change your behaviors. These thinking traps or cognitive distortions are usually inaccurate as well. We call these thinking...
It’s a Trap: How Expecting Life to Be Perfect Puts Your Happiness at Risk
Today’s world tells us that we should strive for perfection. We are told from a young age to make plans for our future. Media convinces us that the right loving relationship will come along and fulfill us. Social media shows us friends and influencers living perfect...Long Island Psychology
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