Thinking Traps
Ugh, I got 3 questions wrong out of 20, I'm never going to pass my class!
Big Bad Trap
All cats hiss and are mean!
Black & White Trap
Some parts were hard, but other parts went well!
Seeing the bright side
It's not always or never. Sometimes it's in-between or in the middle.
Flexibility
Belly breathing
Great work!
If I even make a PB&J sandwich, I just know I'm going to accidentally burn the house down.
Worst Case Scenario
When I clean the table, I cannot miss a stop. Everything must be sparkling clean!
Perfectionist Trap
The worst might not happen - something okay might happen
Realistic Scenario
It's okay I missed 3 questions because I also got 17 correct and still got a good grade.
Seeing the bright side
Making lemonade
Good job!
I must memorize and perfectly express every single song on the cello.
Perfectionist Trap
I coughed...I'm going to die!
Worst Case Scenario
Nobody's perfect. I can learn from my mistakes
You are good enough
Even if I make a PB&J sandwich, the most that can happen is I smear some of it on the kitchen counter. I'm not even using the stove
Realistic thought
Making spaghetti
Yay, calm body!
Even though I studied hard for test, I'm still going to fail it.
Future Failure Trap
Only men can be firefighters or police officers.
Black & White Trap
I've done hard things before, I can do this too!
Try again
It is good enough to memorize the song and play it as best as I can. It's okay if I make a mistake.
You are good enough
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Awesome!
My brother's the reason my mom's upset.
Blame Game Trap
It's my fault that my mother is always stressed out.
Blame Game Trap
It's not all my fault. Everyone makes mistakes!
Acceptance thought
I can't read my mother's mind and I don't know why she is upset. I will check in with her to see if I can help her.
Acceptance
Happy place
Beautiful place!