Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: The Practice of Cognitive Management

Most of the challenges we face don’t come from the situation itself, but from how we interpret it. This timeless idea, shared by ancient Stoic philosophers and confirmed by modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can transform how you think, feel, and respond to the world around you.

We can't control our thoughts, but we can manage how we handle and respond to them.

In this workshop, you’ll move beyond theory and learn how to apply these principles of Cognitive Management to your own life. I’ll guide you through practical CBT tools and demonstrate how to use them, so you can start reshaping your thought patterns right away.

You’ll learn how to:
• See how your thoughts shape your emotions and actions
• Understand the cognitive triangle: how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors continually reinforce one another
• Identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns that keep you stuck
• Practice using CBT techniques like thought records, coping cards, and reframing exercises
• Apply Stoic principles to strengthen perspective, calm reactivity, and build resilience

You’ll leave this session not just inspired, but equipped with worksheets, exercises, and real tools you can use to shift your mindset and take back control of your inner dialogue.

This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about training your mind to respond with clarity and strength, no matter what life throws your way.

Your donation helps keep these workshops free for all by covering Meetup, and Zoom costs so more people can access emotional support without barriers.