Our brains are hardwired for survival. That’s why it’s easier for our minds to come up with more negative thoughts than positive thoughts on any given day. Sometimes without a direction to align our thoughts, they seem to go haywire into a spiral of “what ifs” and personal attacks of “not enoughs.”
I often encourage my clients to create affirmations. As a therapist who uses cognitive behavioral therapy, we work to create a lot of reframes that the client can replace with their maladaptive thoughts.
So, what’s all of the hype about meditation and affirmations? Both are powerful tools to help you on your mental wellness journey! The founder of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy