WEEK TWO: PULLING THE WEEDS
In Week 2, we'll be focusing on pulling the weeds that are holding you back. We'll start by exploring the thought-feeling-behavior triangle and how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. Then we'll introduce Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) thought disputation questions and distortion categories to help you challenge and replace thought errors. We'll also discuss the power of positive affirmations and how they can help you reprogram your thinking patterns.
In Part 2 of the week, we'll dive into some common weeds that can cause anxiety, including overthinking, rumination, worry, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-criticism. We'll also explore physical symptoms of anxiety, such as insomnia, fatigue, and pain, and discuss coping skills to manage them. Additionally, we'll cover unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use, avoidance behavior, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and offer strategies to overcome them. Finally, we'll address the importance of values-based living and how it can improve your overall well-being, as well as how to overcome low self-worth."