Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
Get out of your busy mind Stop overthinking life. Do what is necessary but don’t drive yourself crazy with “what if” thinking and “if only” thinking. No, no, no. Be more present in the moment and stop living in your head. It’s a sure-fire way to make yourself neurotic and paranoid. Learn to dismiss your thoughts and not focus on …
Cognitive behavioural therapy helps you to notice the content of your thoughts and understand the links between your thoughts, the feelings they produce and what you do about those thoughts and feelings. For example – you might have an automatic negative thought about your appearance. A negative thought about your appearance might lead to a feeling of shame and you …
Anxiety is a mental health challenge that can affect an individuals’ quality of life if allowed to persist. Unfortunately, many people have tried several means to get rid of these conditions, but all to no avail. With simple tips and tricks, you can develop a less anxious state of mind and become calmer. This article explains the methods you can …
As popularly said, “Too little or too much of anything is harmful.” The saying holds, even for your thoughts! Ruminating is a part of human nature. It’s when we repeatedly dwell upon the same thoughts or situation to the point where we feel we are trapped in the thought process and it takes a toll on our well-being. We …
If you’re anything like me, you find it hard to stop overthinking. I worry about what others think of me, I worry about what might happen in the future…I just worry! There are times when I find it almost impossible to stop overthinking but there are specific strategies that you can use to reduce the amount of time you spend …
7 tips for coping with modern day stress Stress is unavoidable in today’s world. There are bills to pay, debt, traffic jams. difficult people, relationship issues – the list is infinite. Finding ways to cope with modern day stress will put you ahead of the pack in terms of effectiveness, happiness levels and quality of life. Here’s how: …
Have you ever spent time agonising over something you said or did? If you havem join the club! I get times when i wish I had behaved differently or not said something but the fact is, it’s in the past and no amount of worrying is going to change the outcome. Life is full of experiences, good and bad and …
Worry is a worldwide issue. I have never met anyone who wishes they worried more. It’s always the other way around. I remember when I worked for the Probation service. We used this standard questionnaire with each new client and one of the questions was: “Do you worry and overthink?” I NEVER had a person answer “No” to that question …
If you’re somebody who feels anxious all the time but doesn’t know why life can be tough. One moment you’re happily going about your business, and the next, you’re beset with awful feelings of dread. If that sounds like you, then you’re not alone. Around 95 percent of people say that they have felt anxious for no apparent reason …
If you’re anything like me, and many others for that matter, you tend to overthink. It’s amazing just how much time we spend ‘up in our heads’ rather than living our lives mindfully. Have you ever driven to work and then wondered how you got there? if that’s the case – it’s because you were lost in your thoughts. It’s …