School
You get one question wrong on a quiz and think:
“I’m so stupid.”
Labeling, Overgeneralization
Your parent seems stressed after work and you think:
“It’s probably my fault.”
Personalization, Jumping to Conclusions
A friend takes a while to respond and you think:
“They hate me now.”
Mind Reading, Jumping to Conclusions, Catastrophizing
You forgot sunscreen once and think:
“I ruin everything.”
Overgeneralization, Labeling, All or Nothing Thinking
Your teacher asks to talk after class and you think:
“I’m definitely in trouble.”
Fortune Telling, Jumping to Conclusion
Your sibling gets praised and you think:
“They get all the love. Nobody appreciates me.”
Mental Filter, All or Nothing Thinking, Discounting the Positive
Your friend cancels plans and you think:
“Nobody ever wants to hang out with me.”
Overgeneralization, All or Nothing Thinking, Mental Filter
Your summer job interview feels awkward and you think:
“I’m never getting hired anywhere.”
Fortune Telling, Catastrophizing, Overgeneralization
You forget one homework assignment and think:
“I can never do anything right.”
Overgeneralization, All or Nothing Thinking
Your parent says no to one request and you think:
“They never let me do anything.”
Overgeneralization, All or Nothing Thinking
Your friend compliments your outfit but you think:
“They’re probably just being nice.”
Discounting the Positive, Mind Reading
You compare yourself to people on social media and think:
“Everyone else is having a better life than me.”
Mental Filter, Comparison Thinking, Discounting the Positive
You see two classmates whispering and laughing and think:
“They’re talking about me.”
Mind Reading, Jumping to Conclusions, Personalization
You argue with a family member and think:
“Our relationship is ruined forever.”
Catastrophizing, Fortune Telling, All or Nothing Thinking
You feel awkward at lunch and think:
“Everyone thinks I’m weird.”
Emotional Reasoning, Mind Reading, Labeling
It rains on vacation and you think:
“This trip is completely ruined.”
All or Nothing Thinking, Catastrophizing
You get a B on a project and think:
“If I don’t get an A, I failed.”
All or Nothing Thinking, Discounting the Positive
You think:
“I should always make my parents proud or I’m a bad kid.”
Should Statements, All or Nothing Thinking, Labeling
One friend group conflict happens and you think:
“I’ll probably end up alone forever.”
Catastrophizing, Fortune Telling, Overgeneralization
You feel anxious before a summer event and think:
“Because I feel nervous, something bad is going to happen.”
Emotional Reasoning, Fortune Telling, Catastrophizing