by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Feb 28, 2019 | Exercises, Self Talk
Thoughts are powerful because they cause our feelings. But don’t let those thoughts intimidate you! The more you understand about how your thinking works, the more you will be able to disengage from negative thinking and feel better! The first thing you need to know...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jul 15, 2018 | Self Talk
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Sounds fancy and complicated but at the end of the day what CBT teaches is this—If you want different outcomes in your life, then think better! For years, the human mind has been a mystery. Anxiety, depression, anger management...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jul 7, 2018 | Self Talk
Every day, we’re bombarded by messages from others and even from the media. But the most powerful messages we hear every day, actually come from inside our own thinking. The internal dialogues that play in our head each day have the power to create our reality, from...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 18, 2018 | Self Talk
“I’m a terrible mom. I can’t even get my kids to bed on time.” “Look at how much I weigh! I’ve never been so fat and I look so old!” “My life is just one hard thing after the other. I’m never going to be happy.” Ever had thoughts like these? Many of us struggle with...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 24, 2018 | Self Talk
Ever wonder why some people get excited about a new challenge while others respond with fear and even dread? I have a friend who’s not bothered by failure, in fact, she almost looks forward to it. She’s the one I talk to when I have a new idea that scares...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 29, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Talk
“…for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare What is Self-Talk? Whether you notice it or not, there is always some kind of conversation going on inside your head. Some people call these conversations mind chatter or dialogues. At...
