Show Notes
Stuck in the same negative thinking loops? Do you find yourself overthinking, catastrophising, or ruminating on the same worries day after day? If so, you’re not alone - these are common human thinking habits, not permanent character flaws. Bad thinking habits are learned. And they can be unlearned — with CBT.
Based on the brain-friendly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) resources of Veronica Walsh, this episode helps you build the skill of spotting unhelpful thinking patterns as they happen - giving you the power to pause, challenge them, and choose a more balanced response. Awareness is the first and most powerful step.
This introduction helps you to: Recognise common CBT thinking traps and cognitive distortions Understand why automatic thoughts feel true, even when they aren’t Learn simple, science-backed techniques to reframe and get unstuck Reduce unnecessary emotional upset — for yourself and others
Be careful what you’re saying to yourself — your body is listening. Our mental shortcuts can hijack the nervous system, keeping us anxious, stuck, or reactive. When you learn to recognise these patterns, you can begin to dismantle them, regain mental clarity, and move forward with greater calm and confidence. Small shifts in thinking can create big changes in how you feel and live. This episode shows you how to begin — easy to understand, remember, and apply. Dive in.
Access more CBT resources - handouts, workbooks, audios and videos: Blog & free guides: iVeronicaWalsh.wordpress.com CBT practice (Ireland): CBTandFeelingGood.com
Further reading - a CBT Visual - Change Your Mind, Change your Mood - download the PDF: https://iveronicawalsh.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/change_your_mind_change_your_mood.pdf
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