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Is There a Bias Against Negative Self-Talk?

By Daniel R. Stalder — 2019

This post is not going to argue that negative self-talk is always a good thing. Far from it. Many forms of negative self-talk fit classic cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, magnification, and overgeneralization, as in “It’s all my fault,” “I’m so bad at that,” and “I always find a way to screw it up” (Kane, 2018).

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Challenging Negative Self-Talk

Most people don’t realize it, but as we go about our daily lives we are constantly thinking about and interpreting the situations we find ourselves in. It’s as though we have an internal voice inside our head that determines how we perceive every situation.

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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How Does It Work?

Whether you’re seeking help for a diagnosed mental health condition or just looking for some extra support, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)—which is based on the idea that our thoughts shape our reality and behavior—might be exactly what’s needed.

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