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i don t get along with my family . i wish that i could be an animal . i wonder about what life in space would be like . regular life disappoints me .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
i would love to be born as a deer but i would always have to afraid about hyenas eating me alive
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i once lost a diamond at a debutante ball . i like getting my nails done . i am unemployed and living off a trust fund . i own a french bulldog . i like drinking expensive wine .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
I own a french bulldog named Spike. He went poop in the house last night. His training seems to not be working and he will never get it right.
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i try to find easy ways to make money . i wish i could play the stock market well . i really enjoy reading the news . i love new technology . i like to create websites .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I love new technology so I think I'm really a pretty big nerd.
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i work for a government agency . i like sports . my favorite team is the washington nationals . my favorite food is pizza . i prefer baseball over football .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
The Washington nationals quit the last game. There is no chance my favorite team is going to win the championship.
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i like to dance with my friends . i really like to go to school . i am six feet tall . i've a family that are all tall . i love to be run .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I like to dance with my friends, but so does everybody else.
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[{'reframe': "I like to dance with my friends. It's so much fun.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I like to dance with my friends. They make me feel so spe...
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i like to remodel homes . i like to go shopping with my daughters . i like to go hunting . i like to shoot a bow . my favorite holiday is halloween .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My daughters aren't doing so well in school. It's because I take them shopping too often.
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[{'reframe': "My daughters aren't doing so well in school. I'm sure after studying with their new tutor they will get their grades back up.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism...
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i go to multiple comic cons . i'm an anime fan . my job involves building drones . my wardrobe is all band tees .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I'm an anime fan. People think that is weird.
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my parents were divorced . i am a widow . i've broken my arm twice . i grew up with 6 siblings .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
My wife passed away after my parents got divorced, I think it's time to off myself
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i'm a painter and love to create art . i have a set of identical twin brothers . i'm a talented singer and have won several competitions . i am an aspiring writer . i work as an extra for major motion pictures .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I had my picture in an art show last week. No one really looked at it and it ruined my whole night.
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i love flowers . i have 2 kids . i work at a vet . my husband is a lawyer . i have 3 dog .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
My dogs are really well trained since I spent a lot of time with them, but anyone else could have done that too.
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i m a perfectionist . i take forever to get tasks done so i start early and clock out late . i think i need a vacation . i work too much .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I am so crazy about everything trying to be perfect. Im such a dumb person.
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i am an amazing dancer . country music makes me cringe . i am a terrible speller . i have blonde hair that reaches my knees .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
I am a terrible speller. My boss will eventually notice how bad my spelling is and I will get fired for it.
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i am going to school to get a degree now . i've been in 2 car crashes in my life . i like to play sports and get fresh air . food and water are essential to me in life .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I'm going back to school to get my degree which has been rewarding, but I've been doing poorly in a lot of my classes and will likely never find a job anyway.
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i like to dance with my friends . i really like to go to school . i am six feet tall . i've a family that are all tall . i love to be run .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I haven't been getting good grades at school, it's because I'm a stupid student
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i am a musician . my favorite band is hop along . i have been working the same job for two years . my father used to be a mechanic .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
Hop Along should come play at my birthday party since I'm their biggest fan.
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i obsess over working out and being the best . i got a scholarship for playing soccer . i want people to think i m cool . i try to eat healthy or i don t eat at all . it s important for my instagram posts to look like i m having fun .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I got a scholarship for playing soccer but I know it's for a horrible school.
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i love to snack between meals . i love to travel with my family . my favorite type of music is country . my dog is a collie . i have blue eyes and curly brown hair .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
My family can't go on the trip. They'll never get to see Mexico.
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i'm a mother of two beautiful boys . my favorite artist is justin bieber . i love to go horseback riding whenever i can . my family and i go camping every month .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
One of my sons came home with the flu yesterday and it's probably because I forgot to pack his favorite juice for lunch.
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my name is frank . i'm the general manager of the local grocery store . my hobbies include reading and cycling . i hope to someday compete professionally or atleast qualify for an event . i spend the weekends travelling up to canada to relax and enjoy the view .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I'll never qualify for an event in cycling, I'm such a loser.
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i sell paper products for a living . i have a daughter . i am under 6 feet tall . i am a great cook .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
My daughter is complaining about dinner, she should just be grateful to have something to eat.
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my mom is a palm reader in new orleans . my favorite food is shrimp . i once met a man i still believe was a vampire . i love hanging out with my friends .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
My friends haven't answered my calls all day. Maybe this is their way of telling me they don't want to be friends anymore.
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my favorite season is spring . my father died when i was 2 . i love fishing . i hate to lose .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I caught the biggest trout while fishing, but it was just luck, anyone could've done it.
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my mom stays at home . my adopted dad works at hp . the future scares me . i have six siblings . i was adopted when i was a baby .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I was adopted when I was a baby. My parents did not love me and gave me up for adoption because I was misbehaved as a child.
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when i shower my skin is nearly red from how hard i scrub . i have horrible allergies . i can t stand clutter or dust . i spend an hour getting ready in the morning .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I had a bad case of hives yesterday from allergies. I'm so ugly.
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[{'reframe': 'I had a bad case of hives yesterday from allergies. I will get better soon.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism']}, {'reframe': "Allergies suck b...
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i have no children of my own . i m recently divorced . i m very shy . i m a children s librarian .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I'm recently divorced. It's because I was a lousy husband.
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[{'reframe': "I'm recently divorced. I wish things would have worked out better, but I know I'm healing every day, and I want to be a better husband if I get into a relationship again.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of th...
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i enjoy walking on the beach . i work at a retail store . i have red hair . i live close to the coast .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I have red hair that nobody likes.
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i keep my hair cut very short . i am allergic to cats . i'm a member of the ymca . i love scary movies . i am learning to play the piano .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
He didn't look at me. He must think badly of me.
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[{'reframe': 'He didn’t look at me. He was probably busy.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 5, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': "He didn't look at me. He must didn't notice me", 'marked_str...
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i practice vegetarianism . i like reading a lot . i like watching the walking dead . i also enjoy reading the game of thrones series books . my favorite books are the harry potter books .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
Harry Potter is my favorite book series. There will never be a book series as good ever again.
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[{'reframe': "I love the Harry Potter series, and I'm excited to find more books like it to explore.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': 'Harry potter is...
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i don t treat my girlfriend very well . i love to sing . i like to cook breakfast on sundays . i m a lesbian . i work in tv .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
I wanted to cook breakfast on Sunday but the bacon I had was expired. There's no point in making breakfast.
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[{'reframe': 'I wanted to cook brekfast on Sunday, but the bacon was expired. I can always get more though and cook another day.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Impermanence']}, {'...
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i see a therapist that does not really understand me . i have an older brother that has gotten into trouble . my parents are distant . sometimes i wish i did not have to wake up in the morning .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
My older brother has finally gotten his act together and turned his life around. However, the mental anguish he has caused us is too great to overcome.
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[{'reframe': 'My older brother has finally gotten his act together and turned his life around. I am so proud of the progress he has made.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism'...
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i like reading a lot . i practice vegetarianism . my favorite books are the harry potter books . i also enjoy reading the game of thrones series books . i like watching the walking dead .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I didn't finish reading the book. I am such a bad reader
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[{'reframe': "I didn't finish reading the book, I hope I could finish it within this week as I would have more time during the weekend.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe...
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my favorite past time is cooking . i have a lot of trophies from my childhood . i love to sing . i ca sim very fast .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
People aren't eating my food like I want them to. I bet my cooking is really bad.
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[{'reframe': "People don't eat my food like they used to but I don't know why because my food isn't bad.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'Not everyone ...
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i grew up as an orphan . i often play the clown to get attention . i want people to notice me . i will work hard for whatever i want .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I grew up as an orphan, it must be because my parents didn't want me.
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[{'reframe': 'I grew up as an orphan. While it may seem like a sad situation, I am happy that I had many other orphans I could consider as family to me.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy...
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i am overall happy with life . my favorite band is nirvana . i'm a waitress at a local restaurant . i am a casual dresser . my car needs some repairs .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
I am always a respectful and nice waitress. I should receive more tips.
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[{'reframe': "I am always a respectful and nice waitress. I would like more tips to reflect my service but I can't force anyone to leave a tip.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neut...
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i am primarily a meat eater . i am a guitar player . my parents do not know i'm gay . welding is my career field . i like playing video games .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I will probably have a heart attack if I continue to eat meat.
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[{'reframe': "I don't want to have a heart attack, so I am going to monitor my blood pressure and cut down on eating meat.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'refr...
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my favorite band is the avert brother . i love to travel . i'm a psychology major . i enjoy broadway shows .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I haven't managed to find a job that uses my major yet, I know it's because I'll be the worst psychologist ever.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': "I haven't managed to find a job that uses my major yet, I will keep applying and hope someday I will find the most wonderful job I love.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy':...
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i like to drink chai tea before bed every night . i work as a computer technician , but secretly hate my job . at all times , i'm wearing something black . my dog is my best friend . i'm terrified of spiders , but love snakes .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
I wanted to kill that spider the other day but it crawled out of my room. I wonder if he is building a massive nest to kill me in my sleep?
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[{'reframe': "I wanted to kill a spider the other day that was in my room but it managed to escape. That's ok though because very few spiders are poisonous so it's nothing to worry about.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of...
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i drive only toyota . i like pepsi . chocolate chip cookies are the tastier things in my opinion . superman s my favorite super hero .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
Superman's my favorite super hero, people probably think I'm a huge dork.
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[{'reframe': 'Superman is my favorite super hero, and given the popularity of comic book heros now days, I bet a lot of other people like him too and agree with me.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'origi...
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my favorite band is metallica . i'm a college student . i ride a unicycle . i own 4 cats . i work at the grocery store .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
My four cats will run away and I will never see them again.
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[{'reframe': 'I take really good care of my four cats, so even if they escape, they will come back to me.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 3, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Self-Affirmation']}, {'ref...
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i speak fluent italian . i'm a cat owner . i've one blue eye and one hazel eye . my brother is an archaeologist . my mom is an osteopath .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
My cat won't do the trick. They're never going to learn.
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[{'reframe': "I can't teach my cat to do this trick. I will have to try a new approach to get it to learn. Maybe I could find tips online.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mi...
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i own a chevy tahoe . i don't know how to swim . my favorite genre of music is rock . my grandpa was in wwii . my favorite food is steak .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
My girlfriend and I are at the beach. I don't know how to swim so the trip is ruined.
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[{'reframe': 'My girlfriend and I are at the beach. She is going to teach me how to swim.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "My girlfriend and I are at...
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i am a kindergarten teacher . i have a puppy named tiki . i love music of the 1980s , especially the pretenders . my favorite food is spicy tex mex .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
My students should be grateful I am their teacher. I have a puppy and love 1980's music.
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[{'reframe': "My students aren't always grateful that I'm their teacher, but I won't give up, they don't have to love me, but I can get them to respect me.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strat...
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i love to paint pictures . my favorite food is pizza . i love meat . my wife use to be a teacher . i have a new job selling cars .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
My wife wants to resume teaching. She must want to stay away from me.
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i used to work for monsanto . i read fantasy fiction novels . i enjoy shopping online . i am a mother . i enjoy swimming .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I didn't manage to finish reading this fantasy fiction novel I was enjoying, I'm such a useless reader.
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i am planning to move to a new state soon . i enjoy hiking . i have two border collies . i am an artist .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
One of my border collies barked at and scared a child on our walk today. I'm a terrible pet owner.
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my favorite player is mike trout . i am 19 years old . i recently made the college baseball team . i am going to be the starting shortstop .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
I made the college baseball team but I bet I won't do well enough and they'll bench me the entire season.
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i grew up as an orphan . i often play the clown to get attention . i want people to notice me . i will work hard for whatever i want .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I was raised an orphan because I am worthless.
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i live in new york and i love the local shops around here . i m a night owl , but i m an introvert so i don t go out much or anything . i like playing ultimate in the park with my guys sometimes . i m a graduate student studying law .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I'm a graduate student studying law. I don't think I will ever be able to study hard enough to pass all of my courses.
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my name is dave . i live in las vegas , nevada . i love hiking and staying fit . i work as a personal trainer , 5 days a week . i go fishing on the weekends to relax .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
My friend did not want to go hiking with me. I am sure it's because he hates me and think I'm boring.
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winter s my favorite time of the year . i like to do all my shopping at walmart . i prefer to live where the weather s cold . i m really excited to see how game of thrones ends . i m deathly terrified of heights .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I forgot to use my Walmart Rewards for my shopping. I'm such a useless shopper.
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i just graduated college with my bachelor s degree in education . i just accepted a job at the elementary school in my hometown . i just moved into an apartment within the vicinity of my new job . i'm twenty two years old . i love children .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
I made a mistake during my first day at work, I'll never have a good career.
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i love my girlfriend . i live in the city . i work in a bookstore . i've an older brother .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My girlfriend hasn't returned my call, it's because I am a horrible partner.
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i'm married with 5 kids . i met my husband when i was a freshman in college . i play the violin . i'm nurse .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
I play the violin, everyone should come listen to me and adore my music.
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i am a 30 year old male . i work nights now and like my job . i have two dogs . i just finished training as a security guard .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
I'm thirty and have two dogs. That's all I will ever have in life
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i have two adopted kids . i'm a yoga instructor . my wife works as a diesel mechanic . i love watching old movies . i hope to visit quebec , canada someday .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
I have two kids and they are so bad at school.
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i sell cosmetics in my spare time . i've two sons that i'm raising by myself . i love rage metal music . i'm a special ed teacher . and , i love psychoanalyzing my friends .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
I am raising two sons by myself. I have failed as a parent.
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i am divorced . i work in the emergency room . my favorite drink is dr pepper . i am a nurse .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
I am divorced, my blind date probably will be bothered with that.
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i am a 30 year old male . i work nights now and like my job . i have two dogs . i just finished training as a security guard .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
My dog trainer didn't say anything to me when I picked up my dog today. I'm sure it's because he thinks I'm a bad pet owner.
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i ve been in a relationship for 2 years . my dad is a dentist and my mom is a teacher . i work at a daycare . i'm a college student . my major is in business administration .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
I feel so embarrassed when my date comes over and they realize my dad is a dentist. It seems like lately they just meet me in the car. I am sure they hate seeing my dad.
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i worry about my image . i wish my mom was healthier . i live in a bad neighborhood . i worry about our neighbors yelling in the middle of the night .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
My mom is a bit chubby. I think she will be very obese soon.
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i get along better with animals than people . i visit animal shelters fairly often . i'm always looking for wildlife when i'm outside . i have several different breeds of pets .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
The volunteers at the shelter looked at me with wide eyes, maybe they think I'm weird.
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i graduated with a statistics degree . i'm a blackjack dealer . i know how to count cards in blackjack . i have 3 kids .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I have 3 kids but I can't always be there to play with them all, I'm such a useless father.
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i just graduated high school . i am headed to university of michigan in the fall . i want to be a doctor when i graduate . i love tacos but hate spaghetti . my favorite season is summer .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
The pot luck I attended last week included spaghetti as an option. The event was ruined.
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i don t fully understand my own feelings . i am unsure of who i am attracted to . i'm afraid of rejection from my parents . i wonder what it would be like to be a different gender . i feel that i can t live up to many people s standards .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
The garden is beautiful but the ladybug in it destroys its looks.
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my favorite band is metallica . i'm a college student . i ride a unicycle . i own 4 cats . i work at the grocery store .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
My favorite band cancelled their tour in my city, I guess they hate me as a fan.
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i can speak three languages english , french and spanish . i m currently looking for employment . i'm colour blind . i am a mother of two . my favourite band is rush .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I am colour blind, I will never be able to enjoy scenery.
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i never eat veggies . i'm strong . i am young . i'm tall . i love to run fast .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am strong because I run a lot but anyone can be as strong as me if they exercise.
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[{'reframe': "It's good if others can be as in shape as me, and I'll continue taking care of myself.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "I am strong because I...
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i live in california . my favorite thing to do is read . i work at a power plant . my newest car is a chevy . i like to eat spaghetti .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
I really don't like my job because of how tough it is, but I should be grateful in the level of income I am being paid and the benefits I receive.
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i like pizza . i like burritos . i like to shop . i like to dance .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I twisted my foot last night dancing. I will never be able to dance like I used to.
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i love hockey . i ve flown out of the country . my bestfriend is from out of town . i studied business as my major . i ve a younger sibling .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I studied business as my major, but I am not very intelligent in that field. I will probably never get a job in business anyway.
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my parents recently moved to florida . i love to cook . my brother is currently couch surfing at my house . i breed maine coon cats and show them .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
My parents recently moved to Florida to live out their golden years. They live so far away now, I can't visit them as often.
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i like classic radio programs . i love decorating for christmas . i enjoy fishing . summer is my favorite season .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
I love decorating for christmas but i know i will trip and fall this year and break my neck.
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my car is black . i lease my car . i am a recruiter . my favorite meal is brunch . i do not own any pets .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I'm going to the diner for brunch. They will burn my eggs.
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i've 3 children . i have a vacation home in the mountains . i've a law degree . i drive an suv .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
My vacation home is a bit drab compared to other people's in the neighborhood. I'm clearly not a successful person.
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i wish i had a real dragon i could train . my suspenders sometimes make my shoulders hurt . i enjoy playing retro video games on my 386 . i have ink stains on all my shirts . my cats name is leroy jenkins .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
My cat scratched a hole in my sofa. It's a complete burden in my life.
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i work on a farm . i eat eggs for breakfast . i know how to drive a truck . i was born in kansas .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
My kids don't like that I work on a farm. They should be thankful that we get free eggs to eat everyday.
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my favorite book is the bible . i'm married . i love to travel . i'm a older gentlemen . i have a passion for god .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
I love to travel, but the last trip I planned was cancelled. I'll probably never get to travel again.
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i'm an artist and create with my mind and my hands . my parents taught me to find inspiration in the world . i live in a house with a yard . i m a mom with two sons and a husband .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
my family hasn't complimented my cooking the have to think the food is horrible
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mo mother worked as a nurse . i don t consume caffeine . i like to play guitar . i ve had the same job for 8 years . my favorite band is the rolling stones .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
I didn't see the Rolling Stones in concert this year. What is the point of doing anything else now.
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i've 8 brothers and we are close . i've a thick full beard . my parents are in there 80 s . i am only 5 foot tall .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
My brothers always laugh at me for being so short. I know they think Im weak.
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i have two children under ten . i love eating kale . i've two cats . i'm in love with adam levine . i need extra iron in my diet .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My children are going on a trip. They might get in a car crash and die!
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i am a vegan . my favorite artist is bob ross . my mother has her own fashion brand . i enjoy hiking . i got a job as an accountant 3 months ago .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My mother has her own fashion brand. I must suck because I don't have anything like that too.
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my favorite animal is the koala . i don t like beer . i live with a roommate . i work part time .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
While I am at work, my roommate might get drunk and try to catch the house on fire.
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grandpa takes me to get ice cream . i like to play basketball . i have a cat named mater . i like lightning mcqueen .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I dropped my ice cream cone on the way home with grandpa and he refused to go back and by me another one. He must see me as a complete failure of a grand child.
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i enjoy budweiser beer . i m still a student , but i m gonna be a nurse . my horse never talks back to me . i live in the city .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am studying to be a nurse. I get good grades, but anybody can do it if they study all the time and ignore their social life.
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i'm single . i drive a bmw . i love to shop . i have a lot of friends .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
I drive a nice car and buy expensive things, everyone must think i have a sugar daddy but dont know how much i work.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': 'I drive a nice car and expensive things, as long as I enjoy them and they bring me joy, I will be proud of the luxuries I work to acquire', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy'...
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i own many cars . i like watching sports . ferrari is my favorite car company . i work out daily .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
I work out daily and should really be as fit as any olympic athlete by now.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': "I work out daily, but I shouldn't compare myself to Olympic athletes because we have different goals.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I work out daily...
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my father is a preacher . i've a horse named beauty . my husband is a soldier in the us army . i live in a house in the country . i'm pregnant with my first child .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I live in a house in the country alone because I have no people skills.
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[{'reframe': 'I like my house in the country and living alone out there is relaxing, because people make me uncomfortable.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'refram...
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my parents recently moved to florida . i love to cook . my brother is currently couch surfing at my house . i breed maine coon cats and show them .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
My parents moved away to Florida because I a bad person.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': 'My parents moved away to Florida, I dont know the reason behind their moving but I will have to ask them.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe':...
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i am single and not looking . my mom is a cancer survivor . pizza is my favorite food . my favorite subject in school was science .
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing: Giving greater weight to the worst possible outcome, however unlikely, or experiencing a situation as unbearable or impossible when it is just uncomfortable.
I am single and will die a lonely old woman.
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[{'reframe': 'I am single but I will find a boyfriend soon.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 4, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Impermanence']}, {'reframe': 'I am single. Someday I will meat someone who I love and w...
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i enjoy ice cream . my husband just decided to leave me . the kids will be my responsibility as my husband doesn t want them . i'm 50 years old .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My husband decided to leave me because I'm a bad cook.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': "My husband decided to leave me but it's ok he just wants a change.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 5, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I can use this tragedy as a way to grow and figure ...
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i own many cars . i like watching sports . ferrari is my favorite car company . i work out daily .
Overgeneralization
Someone who overgeneralizes makes faulty generalizations from insufficient evidence. Even if something bad happens only once, it is expected to happen over and over again.
I own many cars, but nobody else cares about my cars at all.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': 'I own a lot of cars, but no one else in my life seems intersted in them. This is a good opportunity to share my love of cars with others by teaching them about automotive care!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'Non...
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i'm a hindu living in louisiana . i'm in my second year of medical school . my favorite thing to do is watch old movies . my mom is the best baker in my family .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
I'm in my second year of medical school. It's so competitive and I feel like I am falling behind. I will never be a doctor.
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[{'reframe': "I'm in my second year of medical school. It's so competitive and I feel like I am falling behind, but I will continue to study hard and make sure I become a doctor.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the abov...
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my parents recently moved to florida . i love to cook . my brother is currently couch surfing at my house . i breed maine coon cats and show them .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
My parents recently moved to florida because I'm too annoying to be around.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': 'My parents recently moved to Florida probably because they believe I am more independent now.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'My parents...
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i can speak three languages english , french and spanish . i m currently looking for employment . i'm colour blind . i am a mother of two . my favourite band is rush .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I'm currently looking for employment, if I wasn't so dumb I would have found a new job already.
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[{'reframe': "This job search won't last forever and soon I'll find the right fit for me.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Impermanence']}, {'reframe': "I am currently looking for e...
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my mom stays at home . my adopted dad works at hp . the future scares me . i have six siblings . i was adopted when i was a baby .
Jumping to conclusions: mind reading
Inferring a person's possible or probable (usually negative) thoughts from their behavior and nonverbal communication; taking precautions against the worst suspected case without asking the person.
I have six siblings and they didn't talk much last time we got together...so they must think I'm a failure.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': "I have six siblings and they didn't talk much last time we got together, maybe they are tired to work.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': "I...
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i like watching the walking dead . i like reading a lot . i practice vegetarianism . my favorite books are the harry potter books .
Black-and-white or polarized thinking / All or nothing thinking
Looking at life in all-or-nothing categories. Either things are a success or a failure; either they are good or bad; there is no in-between, no good enough or partial success.
I liked all the Harry Potter books except the last one so I'm giving up on the whole franchise.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': 'I liked all the Harry Potter books but the last one, but thats okay because my love for the series surmounts my distaste for the last book.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strateg...
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i like katy perry as a musician . i've few friends . i like to hunt for my food . i'm a great baker . i like to sew .
Labeling and mislabeling
A form of overgeneralization; attributing a person's actions to their character instead of to an attribute. Rather than assuming the behaviour to be accidental or otherwise extrinsic, one assigns a label to someone or something that is based on the inferred character of that person or thing.
I had to buy herbs from the grocery store. What kind of hunter am I?
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': "I had to buy herbs from the grocery store. I can't wait to incorporate them into my famous Rosemary Garlic Bread.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'refra...
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i have 3 dogs and 2 cats . i work as a vet . i'm a vegan . i am a 30 year old female . i like to ride my bike .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I work as a vet, no one thinks that vet are cool though.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': "I work as a vet. I like helping animals. I don't care what others think about me job.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "I work as a vet. It'...
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i was born on christmas day . my landlord is raising my rent . everyone says my pecan pie is the best they have ever had . i'm an excellent baker . i went to law school .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I will never have a birthday party because my birthday is on a holiday.
{'Growth Mindset': 'Reframe a challenging event as an opportunity to grow instead of dwelling on the setbacks', 'Impermanence': "Say that bad things don't last forever, will get better soon, and/or that others have experienced similar struggles", 'Neutralizing': 'Challenge the negative or catastrophic possibilities and...
[{'reframe': 'I can have one of the most unique birthday parties because my birthday is on a holiday.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': 'I have the mos...
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