Is this Negative, Positive or Neutral Self-Talk
I will never find love
Negative Self Talk
What kind of cognitive distortion is the following phrase?
If I can't clean my entire house today, then there's no point in starting to clean at all.
All or Nothing Thinking
Based on the statement below, what emotional need might the person have?
"I'm so tired, I don't want to get out of bed this morning."
Motivation
"I don't even know why I try, I'll never be good enough"
Even If I try and I make a mistake, at least I can learn something from the experience.
What is self talk?
Our inner dialogue, the things we say about ourselves to ourselves
It is raining today
Neutral
What kind of cognitive distortion is the following phrase?
I made a typo in the last report I sent my boss, now he's going to think I'm incompetent and fire me.
Catastrophizing
Based on the statement below, what emotional need might the person have?
"I never do anything right, I should just quit my job."
Reassurance
I bet everyone thinks I'm a loser.
I have no way of knowing what everyone is thinking, and have no evidence that they think negatively of me.
Name some qualities of positive self talk
It is kind
It is motivating
It is realistic
It helps us to take action
I can learn from my mistakes
Positive Self Talk
What kind of cognitive distortion is the following phrase?
Hitting one red light and then thinking, "Oh man, I always hit every red light!"
Over Generalizing
Based on the statement below, what emotional need might the person have?
"I'm so nervous for this first date, what If I make a fool of myself?"
Encouragement
They are doing better than me. I'm a failure.
It does not help to compare myself to other people, I can focus on what I'm doing well instead.
Provide 3 questions you could ask yourself to determine if our self-talk is positive or negative
Is this thought kind?
Is this thought helpful?
Does this thought make me want to accomplish something?
Would I say this to a loved one?
Something's wrong with me
Negative Self Talk
What kind of cognitive distortion is the following phrase?
At this point in my life, I should be further along in my career than I am.
Should Statements
Based on the statement below, what emotional need might the person have?
"I have no friends, and nobody likes me."
Companionship
If they aren't happy, then its my fault.
I am not responsible for other people's happiness.
What is a growth mindset?
Believing that you can improve your abilities, and skills through dedication, effort and learning.
This is a difficult task to complete
Neutral
What kind of cognitive distortion is the following phrase?
I stuttered during my presentation at work, now all of my coworkers think I'm dumb.
Mind Reading
Based on the statement below, what emotional need might the person have?
"There's too much going on, I don't even know where to start."
Calmness
I'm not smart enough to succeed at my job
I bring unique strengths and abilities to my work
Describe how negative self talk versus positive self talk can affect decision making
Negative self talk can put us in a bad mindset, and cloud our thinking causing us to make decisions based on emotion rather fact. Positive self talk can help us to have a healthier mindset to judge a situation more realistically before responding.