{"id":1128,"date":"2026-01-30T08:17:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spirituality.catherineliew.com\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2026-01-30T08:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:17:46","slug":"10-dysfunctional-beliefs-that-make-us-vulnerable-to-stress-depression-anxiety-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spirituality.catherineliew.com\/?p=1128","title":{"rendered":"10 Dysfunctional Beliefs That Make Us Vulnerable To Stress, Depression &amp; Anxiety (&amp; Alternatives!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sign up for my newsletter here \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/maikasteinborn.com\/newsletter<\/p>\n<p>More infos \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Video Description \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\nIn this video I explain 10 beliefs that psychologists have found to be unhelpful for a rich, meaningful life and thought patterns that are helpful alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Video Content \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\n00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n01:36 1) \u201cWhat others think of me is everything.\u201d<br \/>\n02:33 2) \u201cI need everything good to be happy.\u201d<br \/>\n03:31 3) \u201cI can&#8217;t cope without romantic love.\u201d<br \/>\n04:35 4) \u201cI&#8217;m only as worthy, as I&#8217;m productive &amp; creative.\u201d<br \/>\n05:40 5) \u201cIf I can&#8217;t do something well, there&#8217;s no point in doing it.\u201d<br \/>\n06:13 6) \u201cIf someone disagrees with me, they don&#8217;t like me.\u201d<br \/>\n06:52 7) \u201cSuccess needs to be certain, before I start.\u201d<br \/>\n07:13 8) \u201cI need to be special, to gain other people&#8217;s respect.\u201d<br \/>\n07:29 9) \u201cAvoiding problems makes them go away.\u201d<br \/>\n07:49 10) \u201cThings should always go my way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Videos Related To This One \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\n\u25b6 The Narrative Of Struggle: What Fighting Reality Sounds Like In The Mind &amp; How To Find Acceptance<br \/>\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Narrative Of Struggle: What Fighting Reality Sounds Like In The Mind &amp; How To Find Acceptance\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dZ57vl6j3hs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n\u25b6 How To Be Less Affected By What Other People Think Of You<br \/>\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Be Less Affected By What Other People Think Of You\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F8crcLhibc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n\u25b6 When We Expect Too Much In Relationships<br \/>\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"When We Expect Too Much In Relationships\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K2YUrSUQ6h4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n\u25b6 How Your Ego Makes You Needlessly Angry And How To Transform It<br \/>\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Your Ego Makes You Needlessly Angry And How To Transform It\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VdmdImbnork?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n\u25b6 Less Anxiety, Overreacting, Stress And Irritation With One Question<br \/>\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Less Anxiety, Overreacting, Stress And Irritation With One Question\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AUZOJBqeseA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Channel Description \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\nHi! I&#8217;m Maika &#8211; a psychologist, course designer and YouTube creator. The purpose of my work is to assist you in becoming an expert at self-leadership, so you can live your life to the fullest.<br \/>\n&#8220;There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.&#8221; Nelson Mandela<br \/>\n\u25b6 What is self-leadership?  https:\/\/youtu.be\/DOXZK9dzl5o<br \/>\n\u25b6 Sign up for my weekly self-leadership newsletter: https:\/\/maikasteinborn.com\/newsletter<br \/>\n\u25b6 My webpage: https:\/\/maikasteinborn.com\/<br \/>\n\u25b6 Support my work (Thank you!): https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/drmaikasteinborn<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Social Media \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\nJoin our Facebook group: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2zizRIi<br \/>\nFacebook page: https:\/\/bit.ly\/36i7nLa<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/bit.ly\/32cBUZr<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 References &amp; Further Reading \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\n[1] Leahy, R. (2020). Beat The Blues Before They Beat You &#8211; How To Overcome Depression. Mandevilla Press.<br \/>\n[2] Daig, I., Singer, S. &amp; Glaesmer, H. (2009). Die Skala dysfunktionaler Einstellungen (DAS) von M. Hautzinger, J. Joormann &amp; F. Keller (2005). Diagnostica, 55(1), 66-68.<br \/>\n[3] \u201cThe Happiness Lab Podcast\u201d with Dr. Laurie Santos, Season 1, Episode 2 \u201cThe Unhappy Millionaire\u201d https:\/\/www.pushkin.fm\/podcasts\/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos\/the-unhappy-millionaire<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Music &amp; Sound Effects \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\nSimple &#8211; Patrick Patrikios https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wc4G9j<br \/>\nYou&#8217;re No Help &#8211; Silent Partner https:\/\/bit.ly\/2XcJkJb<br \/>\nClick Sound Effects &#8211; Free Sound https:\/\/bit.ly\/2zYikVK<\/p>\n<p>\u2743\u2743\u2743 Disclaimer \u2743\u2743\u2743<br \/>\nI do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of the information given on this channel. Any action you take upon the information on this channel is strictly at your own risk, and I will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection to the use of my channel. The information I provide cannot be taken as a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by mental health professionals. 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