Imagine you're walking along a beach, enjoying the sun, sand, and sea air. Suddenly, a seagull lands nearby, and you feel a surge of anxiety. You start to think, "Oh no, the seagull is going to steal my food/snack/lunch!" or "What if it attacks me?" Your mind begins to catastrophize, and you feel your body tensing up in response.
You're referring to the infamous "Seagull" example in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)!
The next time you're faced with a situation that triggers anxiety, remember the seagull: take a step back, reality-check your thoughts, and choose a more constructive soundtrack!
In this moment, you have a choice:
Imagine you're walking along a beach, enjoying the sun, sand, and sea air. Suddenly, a seagull lands nearby, and you feel a surge of anxiety. You start to think, "Oh no, the seagull is going to steal my food/snack/lunch!" or "What if it attacks me?" Your mind begins to catastrophize, and you feel your body tensing up in response.
You're referring to the infamous "Seagull" example in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)!
The next time you're faced with a situation that triggers anxiety, remember the seagull: take a step back, reality-check your thoughts, and choose a more constructive soundtrack!
In this moment, you have a choice:
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