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⭐️ 1. Perfectionism
Setting unrealistically high expectations for yourself.
Tip: Aim for progress, not perfection.
⚖️ 2. All-or-Nothing Thinking
Seeing situations as either a total success or a total failure.
Tip: Look for the grey area — there’s usually something in between.
⛈️ 3. Catastrophizing
Expecting the worst-case scenario.
Tip: Pause, take a breath, and consider what’s actually most likely.
↩️ 4. Overgeneralization
Believing one tough experience means the future will be the same.
Tip: One difficult moment doesn’t define the future.
👀 5. Personalization
Taking responsibility for things that aren’t actually yours.
Tip: Pause and check the facts.
🔍 6. Mental Filtering
Focusing only on what went wrong and overlooking what went well.
Tip: Intentionally look for the positives, too.
📊 7. Comparative Thinking
Measuring yourself against others instead of yourself.
Tip: Focus on your own growth and wins.
💭 8. “Should” Statements
Being hard on yourself (or others) with rigid expectations.
Tip: Replace “should” with “could” or “might.”
🤔 9. Mind Reading
Assuming you know what others are thinking about you.
Tip: Ask instead of assume.
⚡ 10. Emotional Reasoning
Treating emotions as facts.
Tip: Feelings are valid — but they’re not always proof. Look at the evidence.
💛 A Gentle Reminder
Awareness really is powerful. When you can recognize these thought patterns, you can begin to gently shift them — with compassion, not criticism.
Lawrence
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