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b"Do you catastrophize? struggle with taking a compliment? Are you a mind reader? A minimizer? Or do you tend to take things personally? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you do not want to miss today's episode. \\n\\nWe're discussing 12 common thinking traps, what psychologists call cognitive distortions. These are ways of thinking that trip up every single one of us. The messages you tell yourself have a direct impact on the health of your relationships, so this is a great one to share with your family or friends.\\n\\nHere's what we cover:\\n\\n1. 12 common thinking traps \\n\\n2. How to avoid toxic shame spirals\\n\\n3. The problem with mind reading\\n\\n4. How to stop taking things personally\\n\\n5. The trap of emotional reasoning\\n\\n6. Why we all need to learn how to take a compliment\\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\n\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060\\xa0Leave them here.\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email\\xa0here.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\n\\nOrder Aundi Kolber's new book, Strong Like Water today!\\n\\nCheck out Nuts.com/bestofyou. You\\u2019ll receive a free gift and free shipping when you spend $29 or more! \\n\\nVisit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"