Friday Fix: Episode 156
Your brain tries to be helpful.
It tells you about the dangers you should be looking out for so that you dont get hurt.
It also likes to remind you ofpast mistakesin an attempt to prevent you from repeating them.
Of course, though, your brain doesnt always get it right.
It may repeatedly warn you that you shouldnt apply for a job because you cant handle therejection.
Or it may dredge uppast memoriesthat cause you to stay stuck in a dark place.
There may be times when your brain overestimates you in an unhelpful manner as well.
Everyone has unhelpful thoughts sometimes.
And those are just a few examples.
Your brain might fill your head withself-doubtor it might even call you names sometimes.
Fortunately, you dont have to believe everything you think.
Ill give you some effective strategies for responding toirrational thoughtsand explain why our brains often get things wrong.
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