421 - Why We Spiral Out Of Control

In this episode, we take a look at why we spiral out of control.  You'll Hear: What Catastrophizing means Why we all spiral out of control How to reign in your negative imagination Quote: "This is a habit of mine. When faced with the unknown, I expect the worst. And I can make mountains—no, volcanoes—out of molehills. Turns out, there’s a name for this: catastrophizing. This has become my new favorite word because it means I’m not the only one who does this. It also means I am likely not crazy."  Resources: Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Website 4 things to remember the next time you’re spiraling What is Catastrophizing? - Cognitive Distortions What is Catastrophic Thinking? (And How to Stop)