Unhelpful Thoughts vs Positive Thoughts
Unhelpful Categories
Unhelpful Thought Types
Respond to Other People's Unhelpful Thoughts
Turn it Around
100
I can't do that
Junk Thought
100

I'm so stupid

Labeling

100
Making a mountain out of a mole hill
Catastophizing
100
I hear my friend say, "He made me do it!" How might you respond?
Are you taking responsibly for your actions?
100
Everyone at this school is mean
I will think about kind people at school
200
I will get better if I try
Positive Thought
200

He does it all the time

Magnification

200
Taking a little bit of information and make a big deal out of it
Over-Generalization
200

It is my fault my parents are splitting up

Do you think it might have more to do with their relationship with each other?

200
I can't do my work
I can do my work
300
They don't like me
Junk Thought
300

Why study since I am going to fail my test any way

Jumping to conclusions- mind reading

300

I bet she hates me

Jumping to conclusions- mind reading

300
If I miss recess my day is ruined!
If you miss recess is your entire day really ruined? Are catastrophizing the situation?
300
I won't get a good grade so I won't even try
I will try my hardest
400
It will be ok if I make a mistake
Positive Thought
400

I am such a failure in school and will never get anywhere in life because I failed this test.

Mental Filter

400

I should get straight As every year

Should/ Must

400
She always blames me.
Always is a strong word. Are you over-generalizing?
400
I won't play the game because I won't win
I will play and have fun even if I loose
500
It's their fault I can't do it
Junk Thought
500
I always get in trouble
Over-Generalizing
500

I want to leave this event now but my parents said not yet, "We are never going home"

All or nothing thinking

500

I feel annoyed so everyone must hate me.

Are there any people that don't hate you? Could your feelings be affecting what you think?

500
No one likes me
I will think about family and friends that do like me
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