Cognitive distortions, unconscious bias, cognitive bias, implicit bias, logical fallacies: you probably heard most or all of these terms. They can get really confusing if you don’t know the ...

Cognitive distortions are thought biases that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a person’s general well-being. Learn more.

1. Acknowledge your cognitive distortion The first step for reframing a cognitive distortion into a more rational thought, Mustafa says, is to first acknowledge it.

Therefore, getting to really know the cognitive distortions and our own personal trigger loop is a brilliant way to build a resilient, resourceful state to navigate any challenge.