We oftten take what our minds tell us as 'gospel'. We say things like "I wouldn't be able to do that" to justify backing out of actions that may bring us closer to to who and where we want to be.

We make decsions based on what our mind tells us at that time rather than what matteers to us or our lived expereince. This is because our minds are trying to keep us safe. However, following a safe mind can lead to an unfulfilling, uneventful life at one end of a spectrum, or an overwhelmingly, overscheduled and unmanageable life at the other end...

Let's explore some 'thinking traps'.....

STEP Change Mental Wellbing Resources
https://www.stepchangeinsafety.net/annual-themes-2022-q4/