Month: January 2024

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Automatic Thoughts and Core Beliefs: What Are They, and What Is the Difference Between Them?

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Have you ever wondered where our thoughts and behaviours come from? Why do we have different thoughts about the same situation or act differently under similar circumstances? It’s because we have a different set of core beliefs. But what are core beliefs, and what is the difference between them and our automatic thoughts?  Two and …

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Why Each Day Is a Miracle I Am Grateful for – The Uncommon Normal Guest Post

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The new year is here, and with it come the dreams, hopes, and wishes for something better. As for me, I am just grateful for every new day. Three years ago, my life changed in a split second after a traumatic accident, and since then, I have appreciated life even more. Then, a few months …

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