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CBT for Depression: How to Shift Your Mindset One Thought at a Time Depression can feel like you’re stuck in a fog — heavy, hopeless, and unmotivated. Even getting out of bed can feel like climbing a mountain. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there  are  tools that can help. One of the most effective tools I use with clients as a life coach is  CBT , or  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy . It’s not just a clinical technique — it’s a mindset tool that can empower you to gently challenge the thoughts that keep you stuck and start building new patterns of thinking. 💭 What is CBT? CBT stands for  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy . It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all connected. When we change the way we  think , we can shift the way we  feel , and that influences how we  act . Let’s break it down: Thought : “I’m a failure.” Feeling : Hopeless, sad, ashamed Behaviour : Withdraw from others, stay in bed, st...

Moving on to positive thoughts  Cognitive behavioural therapy known as CBT techniques- identifying, replacing negative thoughts- have been found to be very effective in helping people to think more positively. Acceptance and commitment recognises that when you accept and let go of the negative, unhelpful thoughts, you will let go of the emotions and allow the rational, logical part of your mind start working. - To start thinking more helpful positive thoughts regularly. Instead of getting caught up with your thoughts and struggle with them, just notice them and let them go. Imagine you’re a sheriff in an old western town. You notice an outlaw strolling the street. You don’t challenge him, you simply acknowledge the outlaw and calmly and firmly encourage him to keep walking, right on out of town. You can do the same with negative thoughts those unhelpful thoughts, you simply acknowledge and release them. Instead of challenging the negative thoughts. If they came back you look at the...

Kindness towards ourselves begins with our thoughts. The thoughts we choose to think determine our self-talk, words, actions and personal experiences. Unkind thoughts and actions create tension, anxiety and disconnection, while kind thoughts grow the delicious feelings of peace, balance and connection we seek. Our inner voice says things either negative or positive which creates our response to that thought. So how do you talk to yourself? Are your thoughts and opinions about yourself negative or positive? When we speak positive towards ourselves we are less likely to judge ourselves because it all in your head and we need to get rid of that negative thoughts you have in that head of yours my friend,it not serving you any good. Thoughts are by nature ever changing, creative, and flexible. They are habit patterns open to transformation. I use affirmations from Gabrielle Bernstein it helps me on days I feel down or stressed and need to be kind towards myself.  I use to talk neg...