The Brain Lies Workbook: A Gentle Self-Compassion Workbook for Reframing Negative Thoughts

A self-compassion workbook for when your thoughts feel heavy, repetitive, or quietly unkind. The Brain Lies Workbook is a gentle mindfulness journaling workbook designed to help you:

notice recurring thoughts,
soften self-criticism, and
reframe inner dialogue without pressure or forced positivity.

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Through guided journal prompts, reflective exercises, and compassionate reframing practices, this workbook supports emotional clarity and mental wellbeing, especially during burnout, overwhelm, or periods of self-doubt.

Instead of telling you what to think, it invites you to listen. Instead of fixing, it offers understanding. Instead of urgency, it creates safety.

You’ll learn how to:

notice recurring thought patterns
gently name unhelpful inner narratives
understand why these thoughts appear
reframe negative self-talk with kindness
return to emotional calm and self-trust

Use it as a digital journaling companion or a printed workbook daily or whenever your mind feels loud.

A mindful self-compassion workbook for emotional awareness, inner safety, and quieter thoughts.

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Brain Lies Workbook: A Gentle Self-Compassion Workbook

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