Have you ever skipped one workout and told yourself the whole week was a loss? Or maybe you ate one donut and thought, “Well, I ruined the day already.” If so, you’ve likely encountered all-or-nothing thinking—a common, yet damaging cognitive distortion that pulls us into...
Understanding and Overcoming the “Mind Reading” Cognitive Distortion Have you ever walked away from a conversation convinced someone was mad at you—even though they didn’t say anything? Maybe they looked at their phone, didn’t reply to your text fast enough, or were just quiet... and...
Have you ever noticed how a single thought can shift your entire mood? Maybe you looked in the mirror and thought, “Ugh, I look awful today.” Suddenly, you're feeling embarrassed or withdrawn—and without realizing it, you're avoiding people, hiding behind a hoodie, or spiraling into...
Feeling stuck, discouraged, or defeated? Truth is, we can’t choose what happens to us in life, but we CAN choose how we respond. We are not victims to our emotions, thoughts, circumstances, traumas, or other hard things. We can choose to respond with life-giving choices...
We’ve all been there—a friend or family member comes to us with something big they want to share. It could be a personal struggle, a relationship challenge, or even a major life decision. In these moments, it’s easy to feel unsure about how to respond....
Navigating relationships, intimacy, and all the emotions can be overwhelming at any age, especially in your teens and twenties. So much of it comes down to understanding not just what’s happening physically but what’s going on in your brain. We often talk about sex in...