Name That Belief!
“I have to be loved by everyone I care about.”
What is ‘The need for universal approval’?
“I must be perfect.”
“I can do my best and still make mistakes.”
Which belief could make you angry when someone disagrees with you?
“Everyone must agree with me” / “Others must treat me fairly.”
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind.
What is an echo?
True or False: Everyone you meet must like you for you to be happy.
False – happiness depends on self-acceptance.
“If something bad happens, it’s the end of the world.
What is ‘Catastrophizing or awfulizing’?
“Everyone should like me.”
“It’s okay if not everyone likes me; my value isn’t based on approval.”
Which belief might make you anxious about failing?
“I must be successful at everything I do.”
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
What are footsteps?
Fill in the blank: “Mistakes are ________.”
Opportunities to learn and grow.
“People who do wrong deserve to be punished severely.”
What is ‘Demand for justice or moral condemnation’?
“Others must treat me fairly at all times.”
“Life isn’t always fair, but I can control how I respond.”
Which belief could lead to resentment toward others who make mistakes?
“People who do wrong deserve punishment.”
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old.
What is a candle?
What’s a realistic way to view setbacks?
“They’re temporary challenges, not total failures.”
If I make a mistake, I’m a failure.”
What is Perfectionism or fear of failure?
“I can’t change how I think or feel.”
“I can’t control my first thought, but I can control my response.”
Which belief could make you feel helpless about your emotions?
“I have no control over how I feel.”
What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?
What is a piano?
What can you control when things don’t go your way?
Your reaction, attitude, and next steps.
“My worth depends on my achievements.”
What is Conditional self-worth?
“My past determines who I am forever.”
“My past influences me, but it doesn’t define me — I can grow.”
Which belief could cause guilt when you say ‘no’ to others?
“I must please everyone to be a good person.”
What can fill a room but takes up no space?
What is light?
Name one irrational belief you’ve challenged in your own life.
(Open discussion – any personal example earns points.)