CBT: The Key to Conquering Negative Thought Cycles
If you're anything like me, you sometimes find yourself thinking only bad things. It's like a pesky song that won't leave your head, except the song makes you doubt yourself and feel anxious. The good news? To end these cycles, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may hold the solution. 1. What Exactly is CBT? CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a therapeutic approach centred around the interconnectedness of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. The basic principle is to change not ideal thought patterns, which leads to helpful changes in feelings and behaviour. CBT helps people better understand and control how they respond and react by focusing on the cognitive aspects, which fosters personal development and well-being. 2. How I Discovered CBT my life took a transformative turn as I discovered CBT through an intriguing conversation with a psychology major friend. She passionately described how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) had made a significant impact on her...