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Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It and How to Stop
Self-sabotage can stop us from achieving the things we want, often without us even realising it. Learn why we self-sabotage, recognise the signs and discover how small changes can help you break old patterns.
Core Beliefs: How They Shape the Way We See Ourselves and Our Lives
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m a failure,” “Nobody really cares about me,” or “I can’t trust people”? These thoughts can feel like facts, but they may actually be core beliefs. Core beliefs are deeply held beliefs about ourselves, other people and the world around us. Understanding your core beliefs can be an important step towards improving your self-esteem, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Understanding Black and White Thinking
Black and white thinking, also known as all-or-nothing thinking, is one of the most common forms of negative thinking patterns. It often arrives in the therapy room at some point. In reality, life is not easily pigeonholed into ‘good’ or ‘bad’, yet it is often the case that we try to place events, people and ourselves into one or the other of these slots.