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“Should” statements: the invisible rules we hold ourselves to: Part 5 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

hidden thought patterns anxiety 04 October 2026
“Should” statements: the invisible rules we hold ourselves to: Part 5 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

There are rules we follow every day without consciously deciding to follow them. Some are practical. We stop at red lights. We turn up to appointments. We meet responsibilities we have agreed to take on....

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Emotional reasoning: when feelings start to feel like facts: Part 4 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

hidden thought patterns anxiety 27 September 2026
Emotional reasoning: when feelings start to feel like facts: Part 4 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

Emotions are powerful sources of information. Fear alerts us to possible danger. Sadness can tell us that something matters or has been lost. Anger may signal that we feel threatened, treated unfairly or that a...

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All-or-nothing thinking: when “not perfect” feels like failure: Part 3 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

hidden thought patterns anxiety 20 September 2026
All-or-nothing thinking: when “not perfect” feels like failure: Part 3 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

Most of us have standards. We want to do our jobs well, be dependable, maintain our relationships, look after the people we care about and make good decisions. Standards can give us direction and encourage...

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Mind-reading: why we assume we know what other people are thinking: Part 2 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

hidden thought patterns anxiety 13 September 2026
Mind-reading: why we assume we know what other people are thinking: Part 2 of The thoughts that shape us: hidden thought patterns that can fuel anxiety

Have you ever walked away from a conversation and found yourself replaying it afterwards? Perhaps you start thinking about something you said. You remember the other person’s expression, the way they responded or a slight...

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