Cognitive distortions are common negative thinking patterns that most of us experience, especially during times of stress, anxiety, anger, or low mood. Having these thoughts doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you, and the goal isn’t to push them away or try to control them. In Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, instead, the focus is on learning to notice these patterns with curiosity and respond in more balanced and compassionate ways. Over time, this can lessen their impact (and