Life Starts Within

11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Common Types of Cognitive Distortions
Here are some widely recognized distortions:
All-or-Nothing Thinking (Black-and-White Thinking)
Seeing things in extremes: “If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure.”

Overgeneralization
Making broad conclusions from a single event: “I messed up this one time, so I’ll always mess up.”

Mental Filtering
Focusing only on the negative and ignoring the positive.

Disqualifying the Positive
Rejecting good things as unimportant or accidental: “They only praised me to be nice.”

Catastrophizing
Expecting the worst-case scenario: “If I make a mistake, everything will fall apart.”

Emotional Reasoning
Believing emotions reflect facts: “I feel guilty, so I must have done something wrong.”

Mind Reading
Assuming you know what others are thinking: “They must think I’m stupid.”

Fortune Telling
Predicting the future negatively without evidence.

Personalization
Taking excessive responsibility or blame: “Their bad mood must be because of me.”

Should Statements
Rigid rules for yourself or others: “I should never feel anxious.”

Labeling
Defining yourself or others by a single trait or mistake: “I’m a loser.”

Why They Matter
Cognitive distortions shape how you feel and act. If you can identify and challenge them, you can replace them with more balanced, realistic thoughts—a key principle in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Which ones are your go to…

Next will learn techniques to change our mindset..

11/16/2025

Understanding cognitive distortions changed how I think significantly.. I don’t get stuck in fear and untruths I tell yourself…

Cognitive distortions are biased or inaccurate thought patterns that our minds sometimes fall into. They’re often automatic and can make situations seem worse than they are. Everyone experiences them from time to time, but frequent distortions can affect mood, behavior, and mental health.

In the coming posts, I will outline these and how to change mindset !

11/14/2025

Little things…mini moments…

Go buy yourself flowers…why wait ?
Add a little something to a room you spend time in.. change your environment.. maybe declutter… just a little something

11/12/2025

Everyday wake-up and find something to be grateful for!

Morning rituals…

11/10/2025

Life starts within starts with loving your self!

You might've heard about loving yourself first and not taken it seriously. Here are 3 reasons why it's important to do and how it'll help you love others truly.

11/10/2025

Life Starts Within Creative Space begins this January—a place where inspiration meets possibility. Designed to spark imagination and growth, this new chapter invites you to explore your passions, connect with others, and bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re creating art, building projects, or simply discovering new ways to express yourself, the Creative Space is where fresh beginnings take shape. This January marks not just a new year, but the start of a journey toward renewal, creativity, and purpose.

11/10/2025

Taking small steps to improve your life is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change. Instead of trying to transform everything at once, focus on tiny, consistent actions—a short daily walk, a few minutes of reading, or tidying one small area. These small wins build momentum and confidence, gradually shaping your habits and mindset. Over time, what once felt impossible becomes natural, and those little steps add up to meaningful progress toward the life you want.