Dr Colinda Linde

Dr Colinda Linde Clinical Psychologist, SADAG Chairperson, Keynote Speaker, Author. Founder of Thoughtsfirst.com

27/02/2026

The skill you didn't know you need! More and more I'm seeing dysregulation over anxiety; sometimes appearing as anxiety or burnout at first glance.

Excellent tools for coping with chronic pain or health conditions, in a different way.
25/02/2026

Excellent tools for coping with chronic pain or health conditions, in a different way.

Chronic illness and disability can make everyday stress, pain, and emotional vulnerability feel overwhelming. Support and skills can make a meaningful difference.

In this free live Q&A, Dr. Jennifer Caspari will discuss practical strategies drawn from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to help manage anxiety, depression, and difficult thoughts while reconnecting with what matters most.

Join us March 11, 2026 | 12–1 pm ET.

Register now: https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/you-are-more-your-body-tools-help-you-cope-and-thrive-disability-or-chronic

Rediscovered the 'window of tolerance' model in the context of self-regulation. Today, Friday, is a good day to check in...
20/02/2026

Rediscovered the 'window of tolerance' model in the context of self-regulation. Today, Friday, is a good day to check in and give your nervous system what it most needs 🌸

17/02/2026

無心 Mushin. No mind.
In Zen, Mushin describes the state where the mind is free of clutter — no overthinking, no self-doubt, no noise. Just pure, effortless action.
High performers chase this feeling. Athletes call it “the zone.” Neuroscience calls it default mode deactivation - essential for goal-directed tasks.
But here’s the thing: you can’t force your way into it. Pushing harder, thinking more, are the surest ways to block it.
Your nervous system has to feel safe before your brain can flow.
What would your work look like if your biggest obstacle got out of the way?

Repeat as needed.
14/02/2026

Repeat as needed.

13/02/2026

It's Tax Season in many countries, and this video is all about a different kind of tax - Relationship tax. I explain how it works and share a practical technique for deciding how to spend or save your time and energy.

I love this perspective! In the end we all have the public and private chapters, yet we mostly only get to see and inter...
08/02/2026

I love this perspective! In the end we all have the public and private chapters, yet we mostly only get to see and interact with each others' public ones; especially with people we don't know well, and sometimes those we do!

Criticism sounds confident until you remember your own receipts.

Everyone has chapters they’d never volunteer to share, mistakes they hope time keeps buried, and decisions that only make sense in context. That’s human.

Speaking loudly about someone else’s journey often comes from forgetting how complicated your own has been. It’s easier to judge a page than to reread your past honestly.

Perspective changes everything.

Before you comment on someone else’s life, remember you’re still editing yours.✍️📖

06/02/2026

You're in more relationships than you think! This month, think about relationships beyond Valentine's, and find out how to keep them healthy!

I love the advice "you don't need to analyse every interaction like a crime scene" - rather bring your journal. So much ...
03/02/2026

I love the advice "you don't need to analyse every interaction like a crime scene" - rather bring your journal. So much in this compilation that is practical, useful and non-judgemental 🌸

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