Are your thoughts holding you back? In this video, you’ll learn 5 simple and effective cognitive therapeutic techniques that can help you change limiting beliefs, reduce anxiety, and build more confidence in everyday life. We’ll walk through a real-life example (Lucy) to show how a cognitive therapist uncovers core beliefs and helps clients transform their thinking patterns. You can follow along with a pen and paper as we explore practical tools you can use today. ✨ In this video, you will learn: • How to identify your core beliefs • How to gather evidence for and against your thoughts • How to shift perspective using the “friend perspective” • How to challenge worst-case scenarios • How “fake it till you make it” can actually change your brain These techniques come from the cognitive therapeutic approach and are widely used in therapy today. With consistent practice, they can help you reprogram deeply rooted thinking and emotional patterns. 🧠 Remember: if your mind has reacted in a certain way for years or decades, it may take a few weeks to build new neural pathways. Be patient and gentle with yourself. If you try any of these techniques, let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear how it goes. And don’t forget to subscribe for the next video, where we’ll explore why cognitive techniques don’t always work deeply enough and what you can do instead. See you soon 💛 Gentle Within