An all-or-nothing mindset could be hurting your exercise and health goals

If you’ve given up on your New Year’s resolutions to get fit, here are some tips for getting back in the saddle.
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The all-or-nothing mindset isn’t discipline. Psychologists say it’s a form of self-sabotage disguised as high standards.

The all-or-nothing mindset promises to protect you from mediocrity — but psychologists say the real function is protecting ...
Psychology Today

How to Break the Painful Habit of “All or Nothing” Thinking

In 2014, I wrote an post on “How Distorted Thinking Increases Stress and Anxiety.” It covered the 10 most common cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are errors in thinking. They’re easy to ...
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Don’t fall into the “all or nothing” trap

One of the most common faulty thinking patterns I see daily in my office is “all or nothing” or “black and white” thinking. “All or nothing” thinking was identified as one of the 10 cognitive ...
Psychology Today

The Toxic Impact of All-or-Nothing Thinking for Couples

Do you and/or your intimate partner get ensnared in the "all-or-nothing" thinking trap? This happens when you either see your partner negatively or as never doing things. Take, for example, Kate and ...