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Stop Musterbating: How “Should” Statements Fuel Anxiety and Shame

There is a word that psychologist Albert Ellis coined decades ago that still makes people do a double-take the first time they hear it. The word is musterbation. And no, it is not what you […]

10 Irrational Thinking Patterns That Increase Anxiety

John D. Moore

When the same thought keeps circling back, it’s worth asking whether it’s true — or just familiar. Irrational thinking — it’s a term you’ve probably heard tossed around, but what does it actually mean? And […]

How to Challenge and Change Negative Thinking

John D. Moore

Negative thoughts – a closer look Everyone thinks negative thoughts. Part of being human is worrying about the future or feeling guilty about the past; there’s nothing wrong with that. A constantly positive and upbeat […]