I go over the 15 cognitive distortions you might not even realizing you're doing! Using examples from my surfing experiences, I explain how I challenge them.
"Carissa Moore or Bust" and 14 other Cognitive Distortions
Category: Mind
Explorations, advice, and reflections on mental health, mental illness, and healing our minds through surfing, self-love, mindfulness and more.
New Year, New Perspective, Same Me
Every day, whether its the start of 2020 or a random day, has the potential for self-love, self-reflection, and the chance to make a better choice than you did yesterday.
Season's Feelings and my Sentimental Self
The Holiday season can be difficult, yet the exact time when I find myself looking back on painful memories is also the time to look forward to the brightness of the New Year.
Start Meeting People Halfway
Sometimes, giving less to others is an important part of giving more respect and love to yourself.
9 Ridiculously Easy Self-Love Exercises to Try Today
My take on a classic book's Self-Love exercises.
You are Not an “ok” Person and Neither am I
Remember that the opportunity to spend time with each other is always something to be stoked about.
Wisdom from Ram Dass
I love the teachings of Ram Dass, and this quote from @babaramdass really struck a chord with me today. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. XOXO, BeachBumPoet "It’s allowing your own beauty. It’s allowing the beauty of your soul, which is behind your personality, it’s behind all that stuff. Just… Continue reading Wisdom from Ram Dass
Staying Afloat: Mental Illness, Surfing, and Wondering
Reflections on self-distortion and critical thoughts while sick, surfing, and moving my life around.
How I Used Mindful Drinking to Start Saying “Yes” instead of “No”
Start saying "Yes"!
Defining Our Own Loving Limits
It can be difficult, but changing our rules into guidelines is integral to loving ourselves.