Stop Guilt-Tripping Yourself! How to let go of the "shoulds" that create shame & anxiety

Cognitive Distortions - Should Statements - How the "shoulds" are keeping you in a cycle of guilt, shame, anxiety, inadequacy, and depression, and how to reframe this toxic thought pattern PSYCHOLOGY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: In today's episode, we talk about "should statements" - they are the seemingly harmless things we tell ourselves in our mind that are connected to what we think we SHOULD be doing or MUST do, that we are not. This self-pressure not only does NOT motivate us, but instead lowers our self-esteem and fills us with negative emotions. We will discuss the very simple way we can break this habit and re-claim control of our lives and choices. I hope you find it healing and helpful!

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