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Struggling with social anxiety? This shift can completely change how you show up in social situations

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation replaying every single word, or felt your mind go blank the second it’s your turn to speak, you’re not alone.

How to reclaim your life from emetophobia with Metacognitive Therapy

Emetophobia, the intense fear of vomiting, is a condition that can cause people to live in constant dread of becoming sick, or seeing others throw up.

Break the people-pleasing cycle and learn to set boundaries with Metacognitive Therapy

Many people describe themselves as “natural people-pleasers,” and believe it’s just part of who they are. If you’re reading this, you might consider yourself one of them.

Overcome decision-making anxiety with a Metacognitive Therapy approach

We make thousands of decisions everyday—from the mundane to the life-altering, like what job to take, whether to stay in a relationship, where to live.

Are you always worrying about your health? Overcome health anxiety with MCT

If you find yourself worrying excessively about your health, constantly monitoring for signs of illness, you might be experiencing health anxiety.

Are you constantly worried about your mental health? Rethink mental health anxiety with MCT

Mental health anxiety, or being afraid of mental illness, is a common experience — though most people don’t realize how widespread a problem it is, or when they're engaging in it.

How to manage the mental health impact of tinnitus

Tinnitus is a common condition that affects roughly 10-15% of the population to some degree. It's especially common among older adults, particularly in those with hearing loss.

Are you scared of flying? Read this to overcome airplane anxiety

Fear of flying, also known as aerophobia, is a common phobia that affects up to 40% of people. And with more coverage of airplane issues in the news these days, that anxiety may feel more prevalent.

An effective new approach to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, using Metacognitive Therapy

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common yet misunderstood mental health conditions. It’s often described as free-floating anxiety, meaning it’s not necessarily tied to specific situations or objects.

Navigating the news: How to manage anxiety during political unrest and global conflict

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now — the political tension, high stakes elections, war and conflict, and economic instability — all of which are streamed in nonstop social media coverage and 24/7 news cycles.

A practical guide to overcoming impostor syndrome and self-criticism

If you find yourself regularly doubting your own skills, talents, and successes, fearing people will “find out” that you’re not worthy or capable, you’ve likely experienced impostor syndrome.

Overcome social anxiety in the workplace, with Metacognitive Therapy

If you’ve felt overly self-conscious or even ashamed at work, fixating on your shaking hands or stumbling on words, you know how overwhelming and paralyzing social anxiety can feel.

Panic disorder: 5 mistakes you make that worsen anxiety

Many of us will experience a panic attack at least once in our lives. But only some go on to develop a problem with recurring panic attacks, or a panic disorder. Did you know that strategies for avoiding a panic attack can actually sustain the disorder? Here's how to break the cycle.

Does positive thinking help fix anxiety?

You’ve probably been told at some point to “just think positively” or replace negative thoughts and worries with positive ones. In recent years, there's been a major surge in positive thinking, uplifting mantras and affirmations, and reprogramming your thoughts to improve mental health.

Post-traumatic stress disorder: Which strategies help VS hinder recovery?

It's important to remember that after a traumatic event it's completely normal for you to have intrusive and unpleasant thoughts, images and memories. Bodily restlessness is also normal and expected in the first days and weeks after the event. When you're in pain it seems only natural that you come up with strategies to reduce the pain. But many common strategies that people use to deal with trauma are unhelpful and can even aggravate the problem, creating a self-reinforcing cycle.

Post-traumatic stress disorder: Why do some people develop PTSD?

If you've been through a traumatic experience, you might struggle with intrusive and unwanted thoughts or images from the event afterwards.

7 tips to stop worrying (that actually work!)

If you're looking to take back control of your thoughts and reduce your worry, start with these seven tips, which are based on Metacognitive Therapy research, and our experience helping thousands of clients improve their anxiety and worrying. These tips have been proven to work, and can help change your relationship with worrying in as little as a few weeks.

Do you get nighttime anxiety? Here’s how to sleep without stress

Nighttime can be really challenging for people who worry a lot or experience anxiety. The isolation and stillness of the night can create more space for our worries, making it extra hard to sleep. During the day, distractions and activities can keep rumination at bay. But at night, our worries often catch up to us.

Do you wake up feeling anxious in the morning? Here’s what to do

If you regularly wake up with anxiety in the morning for no clear reason, you're not alone. It’s an overwhelming feeling to wake up with unease and a racing heart, and to not know why. But morning anxiety is actually a common experience, and you don't need to understand what's causing it to feel better. The key is changing how you respond to it.

If you feel like you have no triggers for anxiety, read this

Learn to spot anxiety triggers and break the cycle using metacognitive therapy with actionable tips for managing your mental health.

5 causes of anxiety and what you can do to get better

Can you have anxiety for no reason? No. There’s actually always a reason for anxiety — but it might not be what you think. Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is a new type of psychotherapy that offers a fresh perspective on what causes and sustains your anxiety.

Are you excessively worrying? Why it happens and how to stop it

Do you overthink every concern that pops into your head? While it might feel impossible to stop, you're actually more in control of your worrying than you think. Read on to learn how you can start letting your worries take up less space.

Dealing with performance anxiety from a metacognitive POV

Performance anxiety can be crippling, often exacerbated by common coping strategies that increase self-awareness and insecurity. Shifting focus outward and limiting rumination are key to overcoming this anxiety. Discover effective techniques to transform your approach and enhance confidence in presentations and performances.

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