Sometimes when we encounter struggle or a challenge we transform what might be best identified as a small problem into a catastrophe. You know the phrase, "turning a molehill into a mountain." So that's an actual psychological phenomenon called, Catastrophizing. This way of thinking can get you into trouble, however, because not all problems are catastrophes. In order to remain balanced and grounded human beings it's important that are responses to problems are congruent with the degree of challenge in front of us.

LESSONS: Catastrophizing: When you transform a small problem into a catastrophe and act accordingly. Take each problem as it comes and use a grading system to help you if you need. Ask yourself, Is this an emergency, a large problem, medium problem, small problem, or insignificant. Remember, the more sound your responses are to certain problems, the more capable you will feel in your ability to handle them.

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Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence

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