Category: thought literacy
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Most People Are Depressed and Disconnected. What If That’s Because We’re Shamed for Our Natural Responses?
In the early 50s, a teenage girl mistook her first period for an STD and ended her life. She had not been taught about her reproductive system and didn’t know that what her body was doing was natural. While this may seem like a one-off story, and you might have the urge to think that…
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You’re Self-Aware. Now What?
It’s normal to reach a point where you can name your feelings, explain your thoughts, and still feel stuck. That’s because self-awareness is only the first step. It’s useful, but on its own, it doesn’t always give you direction. So what do you do with all that insight? Here we’ll walk through five key questions…
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Thought Literacy: A New Way to Approach Mental Health
Learn why thought literacy is urgently needed, how it works, and the real-world impact it’s already having.
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How Thought Literacy Stopped My Anxiety Attacks
This isn’t a deep breathing tip list—it’s the raw story of how I stopped anxiety attacks by rewiring how I think under pressure.
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Thoughts. Words. Perspectives. —Full Transcript of TEDx Talk by Lyndsey Getty
Delivered at TEDx Dilworth Park on May 11, 2024 In this talk Lyndsey shares the core insight that changed everything for her: understanding the power of our thoughts, the words we use, and the perspectives we hold. Transcript (Edited for clarity and ease of reading.) Introduction I was over at my friend’s house, and we…
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Thought Literacy vs. CBT: What’s the Difference?
Learn the key differences and similarities between cognitive behavioral therapy and thought literacy—and why both matter.
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Foundations of Thought Literacy—Living Doc
Working document outlining thought literacy, it’s pillars, core skills, frameworks, and practical methods.
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101 Real-Life, Relatable Examples of Limiting Beliefs (Money, Relationships, Health, etc)
101 examples of limiting beliefs across money, relationships, work, self-view, and worldview
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Where Overthinking Comes From (And What to Do About It)
Overthinking isn’t a character flaw. It’s a skill gap. And once you close that gap, those same looping thoughts can become fuel for clarity.
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Why Overthinking Is Bad – And Why That Might Be a Good Thing
Overthinking can be frustrating, but if you look closer, those repetitive thoughts aren’t just mental clutter.
