The Thought Method

By Lyndsey Getty

Tag: anxiety

  • picture of a stack of oreos against a blue background. this is to symbolize all-or-nothing thinking which is also sometimes called "black and white" thinking

    What Is All-Or-Nothing Thinking?

    All-or-nothing thinking, also known as extreme, polarized, or black-and-white thinking, is a cognitive distortion that affects the way you perceive and interpret the world. In this article, you’ll learn what all-or-nothing thinking is and see some real-world examples to help you grasp its impact on your life. Cognitive distortions First, let’s talk about cognitive distortions.…

  • Can overthinking cause anxiety?

    There’s a lot to think about. And our minds can become full of endless ‘what ifs’ and imagined catastrophes. But do constant thoughts cause anxiety, or is overthinking a result of an anxiety that is already there? Short answer: yes, overthinking can cause anxiety. But, like most modern relationships, it’s complicated. Because overthinking can also…

  • thought literacy

    A lack of thought literacy could be costing you millions

    Thought literacy is being aware of and managing your thoughts. The consequence of not being thought literate can be costly.

  • You might want to sit down for this… depression is NOT a chemical imbalance

    Just like you get the newest software update, you need to navigate the world with the newest scientific advancements.

  • representing a harsh inner critic, this image is of a man sitting at a table with his hands in his head while 2 people in the foreground look at him with disapproval

    Everything you need to know about a harsh inner critic, and how to stop it 

    Inner critics are bullies. Here is everything you need to know about harsh inner critics and how to stop it in a quick 2 minute read.

  • Learn how to stop internet trolls and your harsh inner critic in 1 minute

    Trolls and harsh inner critics suck your energy. Stop them for good with this super simple yet very effective technique.

  • Why You Need Relationships and Connections

    The idea of being “self made” is glamorized. We are told Kylie Jenner is a self-made billionaire. And other rich people tote they are self-made as a badge of honor and pride. But no one is actually self-made. Because while someone can achieve success with hard work and effort, they were never by themselves. They…

  • Why You Need Unshakable Identity and Meaning

    People are going to try to define you your entire life. Some use it to connect. Stuck in an “us vs them” mentality, they search for similarities or differences to catalogue you. Others may define you in ways that are beneficial for them. They might need you to be the bad guy so they don’t…

  • #1 thing you need to know to build a growth mindset

    A lot of people want to change their mindset but don’t know where to begin. Start here.

  • Fake Trends Are Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health, Here’s How to Stop Them

    “Trend” used to describe something that was popular. You would see real world (empirical) evidence, like people actually wearing or doing the thing that was trending.  But the word “trend” or “trending” got a silent rebrand. And now, while “trend” is still used to describe things that are popular (like on Twitter when a topic…

Ready to silence the mental noise? Start reading the introduction to Overthinkhere!