Do you get caught in the trap of black-and-white, extreme thinking?
'It's all my fault.'
'I look disgusting.'
'Everything's awful.'
'There's no point in anything.'
This mindset, where things are seen in extremes like 'always' or 'never,' can be a significant barrier to your well-being.
In this video, we cover a practical five-step plan to help you navigate and overcome rigid, black-and-white emotional thinking.
🕒 00:00 - Introduction: Unveiling the concept of black and white thinking.
🕒 01:15 - The Impact: How this mindset affects our emotions and relationships.
🕒 02:30 - Step 1: Awareness: Recognizing signs of extreme thinking.
🕒 03:45 - Step 2: Challenge: Questioning and confronting these thought patterns.
🕒 05:00 - Step 3: Flexibility: Developing a more nuanced perspective.
🕒 06:25 - Step 4: Balance: Finding the middle ground in emotional responses.
🕒 07:40 - Step 5: Practice: Integrating these strategies into daily life.
Let's go beyond just identifying the problem with some real, actionable solutions.
Let me know in the comments if you find this helpful!
