{"id":15458,"date":"2026-04-30T10:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:21:09","slug":"cognitive-behavior-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Cognitive Behavior Examples: Positive Patterns &amp; How CBT Creates Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you know the <strong>saying \u201cwhat you think of most, you become\u201d?<\/strong> Well, it represents how our <strong>thoughts generally lead to lasting behaviours, consciously or subconsciously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another factor that shapes our feelings and actions <\/strong>is our cognition and our ability to think actively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will today look at <strong>amazing cognitive behavior examples that can work in our favour, for the betterment of our lives, <\/strong>instead of getting caught in our own mind loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will also tell <strong>you how cognitive behavioural therapy aids in such changes in real life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#What_Is_Cognitive_Behavior\" >What Is Cognitive Behavior?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#14_Cognitive_Behavior_Examples\" >14 Cognitive Behavior Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#1_Positive_Reframing\" >1. Positive Reframing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#2_Catastrophic_Thinking\" >2. Catastrophic Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#3_Overgeneralization\" >3. Overgeneralization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#4_Self-Talk\" >4. Self-Talk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#5_Mind_Reading\" >5. Mind Reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#6_All-or-Nothing_Thinking\" >6. All-or-Nothing Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#7_Emotional_Reasoning\" >7. Emotional Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#8_Personalization\" >8. Personalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#9_Problem-Solving_Thinking\" >9. Problem-Solving Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#10_Gratitude_Thinking\" >10. Gratitude Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#11_Verification\" >11. Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#12_Backtracking\" >12. Backtracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#13_Subgoal_Setting\" >13. Subgoal Setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#14_Backward_Chaining\" >14. Backward Chaining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#Positive_Cognitive_Behavior_Examples_Healthy_Patterns\" >Positive Cognitive Behavior Examples (Healthy Patterns)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#How_CBT_Uses_These_Examples_to_Create_Change\" >How CBT Uses These Examples to Create Change<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#1_Determination_of_Thought_Patterns\" >1. Determination of Thought Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#2_Challenging_Distorted_Thinking\" >2. Challenging Distorted Thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#3_Substitution_by_Balanced_Thoughts\" >3. Substitution by Balanced Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#Why_Cognitive_Behavior_Matters\" >Why Cognitive Behavior Matters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cognitive-behavior-examples\/#Summing_Up\" >Summing Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Cognitive_Behavior\"><\/span>What Is Cognitive Behavior?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The interaction between the ideas, emotions, and behaviors of an individual can be defined as cognitive behavior.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s<strong> assume a situation where two learners from the same class have failed<\/strong>. They might have contradicting ways of thinking. <strong>The first learner may think, \u201c<em>I am not good enough\u201d<\/em> and be discouraged, while the other may think, <\/strong>&#8220;I need to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/learn-and-study-difference\/#What_Is_Study_or_Studying\">study<\/a>\r\n differently and improve\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cognitive behaviors include the learned patterns<\/strong> that result from past experiences and formed beliefs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>cognitive behaviors and responses decide if we live a satisfactory<\/strong> or positive life ahead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negative cognitive behaviors like guilt or fear reduce our ability to cope with challenging situations<\/strong>, while p<strong>ositive ones like compassion and resilience<\/strong> make it easier to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Cognitive_Behavior_Examples\"><\/span>14 Cognitive Behavior Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some major examples of cognitive behavior are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Positive_Reframing\"><\/span>1. Positive Reframing&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positive reframing is a process of viewing a situation in a more positive light<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive reframing happens when a person finds <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-learning\/\">learning<\/a>\r\n and growth opportunities, rather than concentrating on failure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an example<strong>, <\/strong><strong>losing a competition can be reframed as an opportunity to learn from mistakes<\/strong> and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Catastrophic_Thinking\"><\/span>2. Catastrophic Thinking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Catastrophic thinking happens when one assumes the worst possible scenario <\/strong>even when there is<strong> lack of evidence of it coming true<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an illustration, <strong>a minor mistake in the workplace may cause an individual to think of things such as, \u201c<\/strong><strong><em>I will be fired\u201d<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> This might<strong> result in needless anxiety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Overgeneralization\"><\/span>3. Overgeneralization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overgeneralization is the process of generalizing based on one event<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual who has<strong> failed may believe they fail all the time forgetting<\/strong> that they were also successful in other occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Self-Talk\"><\/span>4. Self-Talk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-talk is the conversation that people make with themselves<\/strong>. It may be optimistic (<em>I will be able to cope with it<\/em>) or pessimistic (<em>I will never make it<\/em>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This voice in the head has a<strong> huge impact on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/confidence-vs-knowledge\/#What_is_Confidence\"><strong>confidence<\/strong><\/a>\r\n and emotional state<\/strong> of any individual and their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mind_Reading\"><\/span>5. Mind Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mind reading is the act of knowing what others are thinking,<\/strong> which can be mostly on the negative side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an illustration, <strong>you think that a certain person hates you while they are totally unaware of any such thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_All-or-Nothing_Thinking\"><\/span>6. All-or-Nothing Thinking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All-or-nothing tendency consists of interpreting situations in extremes<\/strong>, in terms of either perfect situation or total failure, and nothing in between.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may cause <strong>unrealistic expectations and disappointment<\/strong> which can greatly affect the emotional as well as mental state of any human being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Emotional_Reasoning\"><\/span>7. Emotional Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emotional reasoning occurs when individuals think that their emotions<\/strong> are always right and the ultimate truth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example can be <strong>when you feel anxious, you might think there must be something wrong even when there is no objective threat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Personalization\"><\/span>8. Personalization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personalization entails accepting accountability of things <\/strong>that are beyond your control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an illustration, <strong>thinking a friend is in a bad mood due to your actions,<\/strong> while there is no actual reason behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Problem-Solving_Thinking\"><\/span>9. Problem-Solving Thinking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/problem-solving\/\"><strong>Problem-solving<\/strong><\/a>\r\n thinking is a positive process in which people concentrate on solutions<\/strong> as opposed to concentrating on problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It consists of <strong>finding alternatives and making realistic courses of action <\/strong>to get out of a realistic problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Gratitude_Thinking\"><\/span>10. Gratitude Thinking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is vital that we show gratitude for all the small and big things that we have in our lives and what makes our lives easier. This is called gratitude thinking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the fast pace of life, we forget to appreciate little things. This practice shifts our consciousness from all the bad things to good things, thus leading to a positive attitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Verification\"><\/span>11. Verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this cognitive behavior, we have to challenge negative assumptions with real facts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose if someone assumes that they are not loved by anyone, they should think of proof for why they think so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Backtracking\"><\/span>12. Backtracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Backtracking involves thinking of a situation where you failed due to some wrong decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows us to reconsider all decisions from the past and come up with better ideas for future <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/higher-order-thinking-skills\/#5_Decision-Making\">decision-making<\/a>\r\n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Subgoal_Setting\"><\/span>13. Subgoal Setting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For people who feel overwhelmed while completing complex tasks can adopt this cognitive behavior of subgoal setting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this, the individual divides the big task into small and achievable tasks to comprehend each step and manage them wisely within time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Backward_Chaining\"><\/span>14. Backward Chaining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Backward chaining is simply a technique in which we decide each step to finish a task by planning backwards.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This means, at first, the final goal is set. Now, to complete that final work we think backwards to decide what is needed to reach there.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is great for effective implementation of a given project.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Cognitive_Behavior_Examples_Healthy_Patterns\"><\/span>Positive Cognitive Behavior Examples (Healthy Patterns)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some positive cognitive behaviour examples that bring a big improvement in how we see and live life are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexible Thinking: This involves <\/strong>being open to new ideas and perspectives when the situation demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution-Oriented Thinking:<\/strong> Thinking about the solution rather than wasting time and energy on the problem is known as &#8220;solution-oriented thinking&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Realistic Thinking:<\/strong> It is the ability to assess a situation on the basis of facts and not assumptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Positive Thinking: <\/strong>Being realistic and thinking positively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-Compassion:<\/strong> Becoming kind to oneself rather than being judgemental.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,<strong> when a bright learner is criticized for poor performance in weekly tests, they can take <\/strong>it as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-lesson-and-chapter\/#What_is_a_Lesson\">lesson<\/a>\r\n and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/how-to-get-good-marks-in-exam\/\">improve their scores in the upcoming exams<\/a>\r\n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_CBT_Uses_These_Examples_to_Create_Change\"><\/span>How CBT Uses These Examples to Create Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In CBT, therapists employ these cognitive behavior examples to bring changes in common lives by following the given step-by-step process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Determination_of_Thought_Patterns\"><\/span>1. Determination of Thought Patterns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before changing your thoughts you need to notice your negative thought patterns<\/strong> that keep you in loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Challenging_Distorted_Thinking\"><\/span>2. Challenging Distorted Thinking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should then <strong>challenge these unhelpful thoughts with simple questions of why and how.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to <strong>weakening of such negative patterns of thoughts<\/strong> and makes space for some positive ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Substitution_by_Balanced_Thoughts\"><\/span>3. Substitution by Balanced Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <strong>you can replace the negative thoughts with some balanced ones that can benefit individuals in real life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Journalling can help in this <strong>overall process of finding the negative patterns<\/strong> and substitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cognitive_Behavior_Matters\"><\/span>Why Cognitive Behavior Matters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cognitive behavior matters because it can shift an individual\u2019s thinking patterns <\/strong>and their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the <strong>thinking patterns are distorted, they may cause stress, anxiety, depression, and bad decision-making<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, <strong>with constructive <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/problem-solving-skills\/\"><strong>problem-solving abilities<\/strong><\/a>\r\n and balanced thinking we can achieve success and live a meaningful life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having awareness about cognitive behavior can also <strong>improve <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/why-is-good-mental-health-important-in-children\/#What_is_Good_Mental_Health\"><strong>mental health<\/strong><\/a>\r\n in general and let us decide which thoughts are serving us positively and which ones aren\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In t<strong>imes of challenges, we can adopt positive cognitive behaviors through self-regulated training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s <strong>about personal or career prospects, having an understanding of cognitive behavior examples can always help us out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up\"><\/span>Summing Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cognitive behavior examples are ways to shape our thoughts and utilize them for our benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without awareness, we often get stuck in negative loops of thoughts without being able to change our future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is why we should know about these behavioral examples and lead a better life.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know the saying \u201cwhat you think of most, you become\u201d? 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