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We all experience moments of negative thinking, especially when faced with stress or challenging situations. However, when certain patterns of thinking become habitual, they can limit our ability to see things clearly, keep us feeling stuck, and even lead to anxiety or depression. These patterns, known as “thinking traps” or “cognitive distortions,” are common mental habits that trick us into negative interpretations and responses. The good news? Once identified, these traps can be managed and gradually minimized. Let’s explore some common thinking traps and effective strategies to break free from them.

It feels surreal to be writing blog post again after what feels like ages. Life has been a whirlwind of excitement, challenges, and growth, and I’m thrilled to finally sit down and share it all with you.

It’s been a while since my last blog post. So I’m here to explain what I’ve been up to and why I haven’t been posting and you all a life update. I haven’t been consistent with blogging or social media because I don’t have a lot of downtime between work and school. If I’m not at work, I’m working on assignments for classes and studying for an exam. It’s winter break now, so I won’t have school to worry about so I can work on blogging and other projects. And hopefully, build back up my bank of posts and get to posting a few times a month again. I want to fill you all on in what’s been going on with me in the last few months and share some things I have planned for the future.

May marked the end of the spring semester and the start of summer break. Bring on the fun! The last few months have mainly been focused on both work and school, so it’s been nice to get out of my routine. In May, I went hiking with one of my friends to Staunton State Park. It’s about a thirty-minute drive from Denver. We spent most of the day hiking through the mountains and before heading home grabbed a bite to eat. Hiking is something I love doing, but haven’t done a lot of lately. When I live in Kansas City there weren’t a lot of nearby hiking spots. If you wanted to get out and good for a good hike you had to drive out a few hours to do so. May was also a month of self-reflection.