By the summer of 2023, the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to finally be behind us. Vaccines and effective treatments helped reduce severe cases and deaths to very low levels in most parts of the world. Mask mandates and other restrictive policies had been lifted. Life was starting to return to some sense of…
Gratitude
How to Break Free from Negative Thought Patterns
Negative thought patterns, often referred to as cognitive distortions, are ways in which our minds convince us of something that isn’t really true. These false beliefs tend to reinforce negative thinking and emotions, trapping us in a cycle of negativity that can affect our overall mental health and well-being. Understanding how to challenge and change…