Irrational thinking

Discover the common thinking errors that hinder your decision-making and learn how to overcome them. Gain valuable insights to improve your critical thinking skills and make better choices in life.

Cognitive distortions are irrational or extreme thinking patterns that affect one's perception of reality, usually in a negative way. Recognize any of these?

We’re frequently told that emotions are “irrational” and that it is better to think logically or rationally. I believe this claim is flawed since it disregards the vital function emotions play in helping us understand ourselves and the world around us. Emotions are real. They are physical. They are data. #emotionalthinking #logicalthinking

The concept of the left and right brain only lately popped up in the late 1960's, but since has become a well-known part of human psychology.

A "cognitive bias" is a systematic error in thinking that ruins decision-making. The 12 most powerful cognitive biases I've found:

Emotional vs Rational Thinking

Truth is, the fear of external judgment and what other people think of us is one that halts us in our tracks and stops us from fully being ourselves. That fear is like a cage. In this article, we explore why you’re afraid of being judged and how you can overcome this irrational fear that’s holding y

Sorry, it's not pretty, but the end is in sight.

We work in environments that aren’t optimized for solid decision-making. We also have irrational or negative thought patterns from time to time. This leads to habitual errors in thinking which creates an inaccurate view of reality. Combating cognitive distortions during high stakes decisions or events where irrational thoughts have long term implications requires self awareness and practicing good habits of the mind which enable you to make conscious decisions as opposed to letting your…

CBT technique to minimize irrational thinking