You’ve heard the term, “think positive”, also known as reframing. Cognitive restructuring is a newer term used by mental health professionals, and therapists, but put simply, cognitive restructuring means to change your experience by changing your thoughts.

I Know, But…
We’ve all grown up hearing about positive thinking at some point or another. Most of us tend to embrace the concept, until… the phrase is tossed our way over something we’re struggling with. Proffered advice, especially the unasked for kind, tends to elicit responses that sound something like this:

“Yeah, right. I know but…”

“My problem with that [solution offered], is…”

“I’ve tried everything, and nothing works.”