Episode 51: The 12 Common Thinking Traps, Mind Reading, Mental Filters, and How To Stop Taking Things Personally

<p>Do you catastrophize? struggle with taking a compliment? Are you a mind reader? A minimizer? Or do you tend to take things personally? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you do not want to miss today's episode. </p> <p>We're discussing 12 common thinking traps, what psychologists call cognitive distortions. These are ways of thinking that trip up every single one of us. The messages you tell yourself have a direct impact on the health of your relationships, so this is a great one to share with your family or friends.</p> <p>Here's what we cover:</p> <p>1. 12 common thinking traps </p> <p>2. How to avoid toxic shame spirals</p> <p>3. The problem with mind reading</p> <p>4. How to stop taking things personally</p> <p>5. The trap of emotional reasoning</p> <p>6. Why we all need to learn how to take a compliment</p> <p>Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-51-the-12-most-common-thinking-traps-mind-reading-mental-filters-and-how-to-stop-taking-things-personally/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3N7QByNr1lLxXtAxPQG2DlbTQnCtLvp86RfWSxdkX-puz7Q/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leave them here</a>.</p> <p>Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/2-e-books-and-audio-file-web/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors:</p> <p>Go to ⁠<a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYOrganifi" target="_blank">www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠</a> today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. </p> <p>Order Aundi Kolber's new book, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYStrongLikeWater" target="_blank">Strong Like Water</a> today!</p> <p>Check out <a href="http://nuts.com/bestofyou." target="_blank">Nuts.com/bestofyou.</a> You’ll receive a free gift and free shipping when you spend $29 or more! </p> <p>Visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYHiyaHealth" target="_blank">hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU</a> and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.</p> <p>Music by Andy Luiten</p> <p>Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik</p> <p><em>While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.</em></p>

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