Thinking Errors
Taking the easy way out
What is Lazy Thinking
"They'll never get enough evidence to arrest me."
What is Getting Away with Anything?
A positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative
What is Gratitude?
Is life fair? (True or False)
False
What is Getting Sidetracked?
"I was going to go to the meeting, but I don't want to take the bus."
What is Lazy Thinking?
Acceptance of responsibility
What is accountability?
"I know I said I would help you, but something else came up"
What is Getting Sidetracked?
Attempting to make other believe what was significant was "no big deal"
What is Minimizing?
"I don't have to use a crosswalk because there are no cops around."
What is a Sense of Being Above the Law?
Telling the truth despite the consequences
What is honesty/rigorous honesty?
Having negative feelings toward another person because you believe they have wronged you in some way
What is Resentment?
Taking advantage of others rather than following the rules and laws of society
What is Entitlement/Sense of being above the law?
"I wouldn't have been late to group if it weren't for my roommate not waking me up."
What is Making Excuses/Blaming
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
What is Empathy?
Getting what you want when you want regardless of the consequences because of the immediate feeling you get from doing it
What is Instant Gratification?
Trying to convince yourself that all bad events are caused by somebody, or someone intentionally set out to cause the bad event that causes problems
What is Making Excuses/Blaming
"It's only this one time."
What is Minimizing?
A well-established tool that you can use to plan and achieve your goals
What are SMART Goals?
Thoughts that do not promote positive change
What are Thinking Errors?