Tag: Notion
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World’s Most Relaxing Song
There is a song that is scientifically proven to help you calm down, also known as the “world’s most relaxing song“. The song is “Weightless” by Marconi Union, created in collaboration with sound therapists. It uses specific rhythms, deep bass tones, frequencies, and intervals that are very calming. What Research Says In different research studies…
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Notion for Mental Health
Notion is a mobile and web application designed to help you organize everything you want (for free). Keep reading if you want to know more about how you can use Notion to improve your mental health. What is Notion, and How Can It Improve Your Mental Health? Notion is a mobile and web application with…
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Caffeine & Anxiety
Discover the relationship between caffeine and anxiety, including how caffeine affects anxiety levels and strategies for managing anxiety while still enjoying your favorite caffeinated beverages. The Relationship Between Caffeine and Anxiety Caffeine is not necessarily bad and might even offer benefits in moderate doses, however, it is not for everyone. According to Medical News Today,…
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Breaking off Bad Habits
In cognitive-behavioral therapy, it is said that most of our thinking is done out of habit, including most of our negative thoughts. While there is nothing bad in occasionally having negative thoughts, recurrent and irrational negative thoughts can become really harmful (also called cognitive distortions). Atomic Habits The book ‘Atomic Habits‘ by James Clear is…
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Chat GPT & Cognitive Distortions
Discover how Chat GPT can help identify and address cognitive distortions, or irrational thinking patterns, through a conversational approach. Learn how to recognize and challenge these distortions for improved mental well-being. Cognitive distortions We discussed how we have irrational and negative thought patterns that lead to inaccurate perceptions of reality and negative emotions: cognitive distortions. However,…
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Cognitive Distortions: Step by Step Guide
Identifying cognitive distortions (irrational and negative thoughts) is one of the most important skills one learns in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Here, I’ll explain in more detail what cognitive distortions are, give you a list of cognitive distortions with examples, and provide tricks and tips on how to identify and counter them. What are cognitive…
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Noting Meditation for Intrusive Thoughts
The noting technique or noting meditation, is a meditation technique, also called “Mental noting,” which is part of a series of mindfulness practices. What is Noting Meditation? When experiencing anxiety, it can be very hard to control unwanted thoughts. This is why, rather than trying to change or control your thoughts, sometimes it can be…
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Anxiety Acceptance
Acceptance is a key component in managing anxiety. This page explores the concept of anxiety acceptance and provides helpful strategies and techniques for accepting and coping with anxiety. In the following sections, we will review different evidence-based techniques and strategies for anxiety acceptance. Noting Meditation This is a technique I like to call “Accept your…
