253: Less Thinking, More Action for Greater Well-Being

About this episode

This episode discusses the balance between thinking and action for improved well-being.

Changing your thoughts can be a powerful way to greater well-being. But too much of a focus on thinking can keep you stuck in your head and get in the way of meaningful action. In this episode Joel and I explore how to find the balance between the cognitive and the behavioral elements of CBT. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Seth J. Gillihan

Guest: Joel

Topics covered

• cognitive behavioral therapy
• well-being
• action
• thoughts
• balance

Keywords

• cognitive behavioral therapy
• well-being
• action
• thoughts
• mental health

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