Types 1
Focusing on what you can't control, using words like "should", "must", or "ought".
What is Shoulds
Only paying attention to certain pieces of evidence
What is Mental Filter
"I should know better"
"My friend walked passed me without saying hi, he must be mad at me."
"My friend may be busy or going through something." "I should check in with him later to make sure everything is okay."
Imagining we know what others are thinking
What is Mind Reading
Discounting the good things that happen
What is Disqualifying the Positive
"I'm not good at anything"
All or Nothing Thinking OR Overgeneralizing
"I will never be happy"
"I am unhappy right now but I won't always be unhappy." "I have been happy before and will be happy again."
Viewing feelings as reality, assuming our feelings makes our thoughts true
What is Emotional Reasoning
Being overly broad in the conclusions we draw
What is Overgeneralizing
"That person doesn't like me."
Mind Reading
"I'm not good at anything."
"I might struggle, but there are areas where I have strengths and skills." "I'm still learning."
Predicting the future
What is Fortune Telling
Blowing things out of proportion
"This will be the worse day ever"
Fortune Telling
"This will be the worst day ever."
"I can't know for sure how my day will turn out before I experience it." "I'm worried that today might be hard."
Black and white thinking
What is All or Nothing Thinking
Shrinking something to make it seem less important
What is Minimization
"I was just lucky that I got an A."
Discounting the Positives
"They're the reason I got in trouble."
"I can't control what others do, only how I react." "Their actions may have played a part, but I'm responsible for my choices."