Reframing
"I will never be happy"
"I have been happy before and I can be happy again"
This happens when we blow a situation out of proportion
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
Which two US states don't observe Daylight Savings Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
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"
When we pick one negative detail and dwell on it
Filtering
Who is in the Superbowl this year?
Seahawks and the Patriots
I should be thinner
Shoulds
What animal has the longest life span among all land animals?
Tortoise
"I know I am going to have a panic attach at the party, I am not going"
"I have been to parties before. I need to stay positive and use my coping skills"
When we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
Personalization
What was the name of Dorothy's dog in the Wizard of Oz?
Toto
I hit a homerun but struck out twice. I am horrible at baseball.
Filtering
Name the world’s biggest fish
Shark
"I have a headache, I must have a brain tumor"
"I will take tylenol and get some sleep. I am sure it will go away"
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
Which animal has a unique set of fingerprints just like humans do?
Monkey
"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
What is the most common eye color in humans?
Brown