7 lies to stop telling yourself if you want to become mentally stronger
Crystal Cox/Business Insider Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, mental strength coach, and international bestselling author. She explains that sometimes our own thoughts can hold us back, especially if we tend to dwell on negative events, insecurities, and self-doubt. Morin says it's important to confront thoughts like "I'm not good enough" or "I'm too damaged," and replace them with self-empathy by instead saying "I am worth it" or "I'm a survivor." Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Many of the things you tell yourself aren't true. And there's a good chance you've bought into some unhealthy beliefs over the years. Courtesy of Amy Morin In the therapy world, we call these "cognitive distortions." We all have them. Learning to recognize these lies we tell ourselves and replace them with healthier, more realistic statements is key to building mental str...