Reframing
"I will never be happy"
"I have been happy before and I can be happy again"
This happens when we make a situation worse than what it really is.
Catastrophizing
What does "WWW" mean in a website brower address bar?
World Wide Web
She is moving to a new apartment because she does not like me as a neighbor
Personalization
Great Dane
"I will never feel better"
"I will take my medicine, attend groups, and stay positive. I can feel better"
When we believe that someone is acting negatively towards us without checking into it or seeking evidence.
Mind reading
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
I was one minute late to work, I am going to get fired.
Catastrophizing
What animal lays the largest eggs of all living birds?
Ostrich
"He didn't say hi to me this morning, he must be mad at me"
"He might be upset at something else. I will ask him if he is okay"
I forgot to reply to that email, I am such a total failure.
Negative Labeling
What is the name of the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Assuming you know what's going to happen
Fortune Telling
What animal has the longest life span among all land animals?
Tortoise
"I feel anxious about the presentation, so it's going to go badly."
"I have done presentations before and they always go well. I am prepared and know what I am talking about."
When we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
Self-Blaming
What is the world's most visited tourist destination?
Eiffel Tower
I hit a homerun but struck out twice. I am horrible at baseball.
Ignoring the good
What animal has the strongest bite?
Hippo
"No one texted me back, I must be annoying."
"Noone answered me, they must be busy. I'll reach back out in 30 minutes"
When we believe that we should behave a certain way or should live up to a certain standard.
Shoulds
Which actor played the role of Forest Gump?
Tom Hanks
My new boss thinks I am dumb because I forgot my keys today.
Mind Reading
This is the heaviest land animal
"Everyone must hate me"
"I do have some friends and I know not everyone will like me"
She didn’t say anything about my new haircut, she must think it’s ugly
mind reading
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
I stuck to my diet for 6 days in a row but today I slipped up and had a bite of cake. I should just give up and eat the whole cake.
All or nothing
Which sea creature has three hearts?
Octopus