Where do your thoughts come from and what do they mean? Metacognition can be a luxury we don't afford ourselves or something we believe we're doing by "overthinking". But being aware of and understanding what we "think" is a necessary skill that has depth and utility beyond the prepackaged CBT model. It's about how we make sense of things on a day-to-day basis. In this book you'll find daily opportunity to take a few minutes and reflect on your "thinking" and how it is working for you or against you through a journaling model. Metacognition doesn't have to be complicated but it does require time and intentional attention. While we tend to think our thoughts are our own, that may not be the case. Research has shown that it can take less than four seconds to adopt something into our cognitive structure and favor it even when we know nothing about it. The brain tends to favor paths of least resistance which unfortunately can result in a hamster wheel effect.

One that bullies and controls. If you are looking to investigate what is happening in your mind and interested in some cognitive remodeling, this may give you the edge you are looking for to make your thoughts work for you!In this book you'll find:- Monthly topics of focus including stressors, strengths, boundaries, motivation, and relationships.- Tasks to explore and understand each topic area for practical every day application.- Weekly toolkits with strategies for managing challenging thoughts, feelings, and meeting your goals.- Prompts to recognize and purge old internal rules and messaging.- Daily reminders to stay on course, question status quo, and exercises to document what works to make your cognitive solutions sustainable.