Challenging Anxious Thoughts
April 7, 2010 in stress and anxiety relief 
Anxiety can cloud your thinking and make everything seem dark and dreadful. When your mind is overrun with worries, it’s easy to fall into the trap of anticipating negative outcomes. You might dread any event, journey, or social occasion because you’re scared of what might go wrong.
The official tag for this kind of thinking is "cognitive distortions" - simply put, it's the wonky thinking of a mind on red alert for stress or danger.
Why does your mind do this?
Usually, it's trying to protect you by avoiding anything it thinks might cause you extreme discomfort.
One way to address your mind's sensitivity and help yourself feel more calm and in control of your thoughts is to use some defining questions.
Listen to the podcast below to find out how:
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