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CBT is a well-known psychotherapy treatment that is notable for its positive results and feedback. It has helped thousands of individuals overcome different things and helps them regain control of their lives. It caters to different aspects of how a person responds to a certain situation or problem.

CBT is quite a complex and intricate method to understand. It is composed of several different aspects that should be understood before initiating the process. The three main parts of CBT are: thoughts, emotions and behaviors. These are all interconnected and can significantly impact one another.

Starting off with the chain, thoughts are one of the most crucial and important aspects where negative thoughts are present; they may lead to negative emotions that can also trigger negative behavior. With that being said, everything lies within what the individual’s train of thought is and how they deal with it.

Emotions are also crucial since this greatly indicates what and how a person might feel. Behavior deals with how a person interprets their thoughts and emotions and how they want to handle as well as express themselves in any particular situation. In this chain, the behavior is mainly dependent on a person’s thoughts and emotions. It deals with the cognitive aspect of a person as well as their behavior.

In terms of their train of thought, individuals will learn how to accept the current situation they’re in and, instead of choosing to think about the negative thoughts and emotions, they learn how to focus more on the positive aspects in life. They try to see the silver lining in each situation and try to shed light on favorable emotions.

As for the behavioral aspect of CBT, it alters the way that different individuals react to various scenarios. When faced with a problem or situation, CBT allows them to take control of how they might behave and respond to it and lets them be a better person.

This book began with an explanation of why CBT is important, especially if you consider yourself a pessimistic thinker or have been struggling with negative feelings and self-destructive behaviors. I introduced CBT to you as an effective solution to your troubles and elaborated on its guiding principles, mainly: our thoughts control our emotions and behaviors.

I also discussed some useful tools of CBT, expounding the importance of journaling, mindfulness meditation, behavioral activation, and affirmations, as well as a guide on how to do them. There are also different ways CBT handles issues and helps with specific problems. The book was largely devoted to dealing with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), anxiety, depression, insomnia and panic disorders you also learned all about how to use CBT in treating them. There were several techniques discussed.

Once all the major areas of psychological distress and dysfunction CBT could resolve were already addressed, I also outlined a comprehensive 21-day, step-by-step guide on how to use different CBT techniques for dealing with more general problems. Some additional tips on how to continue improving your life even after your treatment process with CBT has ended were also discussed.

Now with the knowledge at hand, you have no excuse but to seize the opportunities life has presented to you to change and continue on that journey to self-development and wellness, not just for yourself, but for the community at large. This is only a guide that points out various ways and does not confine you only to the information it relays. Go all out and do your research as well as consult and try out different new ideas.

With discipline and sheer determination, this book is just one of the many arrows in your quiver. Aiming for success using this arrow does not assure you of direct and quick success, but how you use it and the strategies you execute will determine your level of success.

As we wrap up, take a moment to consider how magnificent it is that you are treating yourself. The amount of personal power that it takes for you to recognize that you need support, and to have the willingness to step up and support yourself, and the amount of trust that you have placed in yourself and your ability are all admirable and prove that you are a strong, capable, and worthy individual. You can heal from your emotions, and if you remain dedicated, you will.

Now that you’ve learned all about CBT and successfully applied it to deal with your own personal difficulties, it’s time to finally move on with your life. The hardest part is over, and what waits ahead for you is a brighter future.

Ending your therapy can be difficult, because often people just can’t believe that it’s over. While some feel a sense of fulfilment or emotional closure when they’re done, others don’t, which can make it harder to say goodbye. However, bear in mind that just because this journey is over doesn’t mean you should forever close your door on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Problems are a natural part of life, and you can expect to apply everything you’ve learned here later in your future.

What’s more, even if you don’t have any problems to deal with at the moment, it’s still good to practice some of these CBT techniques to take care of your mental health. So keep journaling, keep meditating. Always think before you act and be critical of your thoughts and emotions. Unlike a lot of life's endings, ending this journey that you've had with CBT shouldn't be a sad one, so be happy and keep all your learning with you as you move forward into the future.