Eternity Counselling

28/05/2025

08/05/2025

COGNITIVE DISTORTION DETECTOR
Mind Reading Or “Jumping To Conclusions"

What it is: Mind reading is when you assume you know what someone else is thinking, usually something critical or negative, and treat that guess as the truth.

What it sounds like: “They haven’t texted back… they must be annoyed with me.”
“That look on their face? They probably think I’m boring.” “My boss didn’t say anything, she must be disappointed in me.”

Why it’s a trap: Your brain craves certainty, especially in social situations. But assuming the worst without evidence ramps up anxiety and undermines trust, both in others and yourself. Mind reading replaces curiosity with fear and often leads to unnecessary stress or conflict.

Try this instead: Ask yourself: “What else might be true?”
Practice coming up with at least other explanations. Maybe they’re tired. Maybe they’re distracted. Maybe their reaction has nothing to do with you at all.

Today’s Thought Tweak:
Old thought: “She thinks I sounded like an idiot in that meeting.”
New lens: “She was quiet, but that doesn’t mean she was judging me. I’ll stay open instead of assuming. Maybe I can ask her for feedback. ”

A snippet from "The Daily Wellness" 7th May 2025

17/01/2025

A free peer led support group for separated dads who may be going through separation and divorce issues, custody issues, depression and anxiety etc.

Head to the launch below for a bite to eat and to hear about this new free service.

15/11/2024

Should be a great weekend for the Junior Viking Challenge. 23-24th Nov. Baronia Park Forster. Come down and watch some high quality football. Teams from far and local.

Our great friends who make sure we stay sane whilst organising both the Junior and Senior Viking Challenge events. Where we would be without them - luckily we haven't had to worry about that. Pete and his team are champions at what they do, if you need someone to talk to make sure you contact them.

26/11/2023

Another great weekend with the Junior Viking Challenge. Lots of great football 😀
Viking Challenge

13/07/2023

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Just two dads talking about all things dads. Real dads, real stories.

12/07/2023

Check out this new Instagram page for new or soon to be dads

https://instagram.com/sleepydadco?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==