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i like to read . my favorite color is blue . i like cupcakes . i have 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 reading has gotten so bad that I will never find time to get better.
{'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 don’t have time right now, but soon I will have plenty of time to improve my reading abilities.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 2, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Impermanence']}]
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i have two children . i like to donate time at the local animal shelter . i like to hunt . i had two cats growing up . both my parents were teachers .
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.
One of my children got poor math grades recently. They really turned out to be a horrible child.
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[{'reframe': 'One of my children got poor math grades recently, but with a tutor, she can excel and get better grades.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "One...
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i am trying to open my own teaching program for horse racing . i haven t been on a date since high school . i've made over 90 , 000 on trifecta bets alone this year . i hope one day to own a stable of at least 10 race horses .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
Nine of my horses won their races but I can't be happy about that because one lost.
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[{'reframe': 'My horses won nine out of ten races. I wish I had been perfect but I still had a great day at the track!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism']}, ...
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i just graduated from high school . i m on my way to uc santa cruz where i was accepted . i will study computer science . i like playing games online . i m a vegetarian .
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 will study computer science, so all women will see me as a nerd.
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[{'reframe': "I will study computer science, because that's a career that's in great demand nowadays.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "I study computer sci...
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i only wear tennis shoes . my favorite author is jane austen . i eat a lot of fish . i own a boat . i live near the ocean .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I own and boat and catch lots of fish, but know I'll die of a heart attack someday.
{'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 boat and catch lots of fish, I'm glad I get to do something I enjoy.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'I own a boat and catch lots...
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i work at home , editing . i've a cat . i've depression and anxiety so i don't really go out a lot . i hope to move out soon . i live at home with my dad and brother .
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 live at home and I'll never be able to afford my own place.
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[{'reframe': "I live at home, and I'm saving every penny whenever I can so that I can afford my own place one day.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 2, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': "I l...
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i love sweets . i'm in high school . i cs and ds . i love bruno mars . i sleep a lot .
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 to sleep so much, I am afraid I won't be able to wake up one day.
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[{'reframe': "As long as i take care of my body, sleep is just my body's way of recharging.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism', 'Self-Affirmation']}, {'refra...
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when i shower my skin is nearly red from how hard i scrub . i cannot stand clutter or dust . i spend an hour getting ready in the morning . i still love my cat despite all this .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
Everyone should keep their work spaces clean because I hate clutter
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[{'reframe': "I should help others to keep their work spaces clean since I don't like clutter.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 2}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}]
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i have a twin sister . i drink coffee every day . i do yoga every morning . i love chocolate . i am a teacher .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
My yoga teacher complemented me on my progress. It's probably just because she feels bad for me, not because I'm actually good at it.
{'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 yoga teacher complemented me on my progress. It feels nice when someone else notices my dedication and hard work.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, ...
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i am divorced and looking to date . i am a professional bowler . i take care of my grandmother on weekdays . i have two children , a boy and a girl . i work at an insurance firm .
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 sure my children hate me for starting to date now since the divorce from their father.
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[{'reframe': "After the divorce from my children's father, I have started to date. My children love the new guy I am seeing.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe'...
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i love to shop . i drive a bmw . i have a lot of friends . i am in debt . i'm single .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I have a lot of friends, but I am still single when it comes to personal relationships.
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[{'reframe': 'I have a lot of friends. Perhaps they can help me find a significant other.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "I have a lot of friends, and sin...
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my hair is brown . i like to sew . i am not thin . i'm short . i have one cat .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
My scarf that I was sewing is ruined. Sure it looks good and has beautiful colors but I messed up the very last stitch.
{'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 messed up the very last stitch on the scarf I was sewing. Luckily it still looks good and the colors are beautiful! I doubt anyone will notice the error.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, '...
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i also give blood monthly in honor of my sister who died . i like jogging in my spare time . i am a waitress at a popular houston club . i'm hoping to move to australia soon to marry my boyfriend .
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 give blood monthly in honor of my sister who died. I bet people think I do it just for the money.
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[{'reframe': 'I give blood monthly to honor my sister that died. I feel this is a good way to honor her death.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "I giv...
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i'm vegan . i work at a retail store . i live close to the coast . i enjoy walking on the beach . i have red hair .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
One day the ocean tide is just going to sweep me away.
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[{'reframe': "It's a good thing there are lifeguards on duty for dangerous tides.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I am glad that I live close to the coast...
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i work 9 to 5 job . sometimes i volunteer at the soup kitchen . i like to cook . my family owned a small restaurant . when i retire i want to open a bakery .
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 spend a lot of time volunteering at the soup kitchen. People there should offer me gifts for doing it so much.
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[{'reframe': "I spend a lot of time volunteering at the soup kitchen, and I love interacting with the other people there. I don't expect any rewards because that's not the main reason why I volunteer.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation '...
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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 .
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 8 brothers and while we are close, we don't live near each other. I'm afraid I'll never see them again.
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[{'reframe': "I have 8 brothers and while we are close, we don't live near each other. It is frustrating not getting to see them often, but I know it's only a matter of time before we are reunited.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 5, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': ...
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my favorite color is red orange . i enjoy watching horror flicks . i want to be a music teacher . i play the violin . my grandma raised me .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I'm working hard towards getting a job as a music teacher, but I get the feeling that I'm just going to fail over and over again.
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i am vegan . my father is a mechanic . i am leaving for college in three months . i work at walmart as a stocker .
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 leaving for college in three months. i'm sure the plane is going to crash.
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my dog s name is toto . my favorite food is meatloaf . my car is green and smells weird . my grandma is from denmark . my favorite band used to be toto .
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 really like meatloaf. If I eat too much of it I will end up with colon cancer from all the red meat.
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i am not a nice person . i have a nice smile . i like makeup . i love to exercise . many people want to be my friend .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
Lots of people are trying to be my friend. I must be a bad person because I don't want to be friends with any of them.
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i dye my hair blonde . i love dancing . i'm an only child . i like going to foreign countries . i've 3 cats .
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 cats are not eating. I bet they don't like the food I brought them.
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[{'reframe': "My cats are not eating. Cats are usually very picky, so I'll just try something new.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 2, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'My cats are not eat...
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i have an internship at a computer company . i've 5 children . i like to go fishing . my mom is a lawyer . i am a student .
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.
My internship at the computer company isn't going well so they'll probably get rid of me and then I won't find work either.
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i make 70k a year . i am married with one child . i barely show up to work . i pay my employees minimum wage .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I am married with one child. I am afraid my child will never love me for not giving them a sibling.
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[{'reframe': 'I’m afraid that my child will never love me because I didn’t give them a sibling. But having just one child means I can give all my focus and resources into supporting them. I should appreciate that my child is an individual, who has their own wants; they may or may not even want a sibling, or may change ...
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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 .
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 should be respected because my grandpa was in wwii.
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my name is frank . my hobbies include reading and cycling . i m the general manager of the local grocery store . i hope to someday compete professionally or atleast qualify for an event .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I'm a general manager of a local grocery store but i'm sure my employees hate me.
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dogs are my favorite animal . i like to eat pizza . i love to travel . i enjoy cooking and baking . i grew up by the ocean .
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.
Dogs are my favorite animals but i always worry about my dog going rabid and biting me one day.
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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 .
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 like watching The Walking Dead. Too bad I don't like any other shows.
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i went to college and graduated few years ago . i live in the city . now i also work at a bank . my father used to work for a bank .
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 lost the bank notes today. I will; never get promoted now.
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i like thomas the tank engine . i like books about trains . my cat died . i have a dog named percy . my poppa has a train set that i play with .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
My cat died, I'm so miserable, every day I wake up I know he's just not going to be there anymore.
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i like victorian things . i like jazz . i like antiques . i am a romantic . i collect dolls .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I like Jazz but know it isn't real music.
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sometimes , people worry i am crazy . i love to put a smile on people s faces . i am obsessed with filming . i try not to think about death . i am a very bad liar .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I try not to think about death, but when I do I feel like an idiot
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i'm obsessed with my dog . i love trips to the beach . i am in my last year of grad school . i am the worlds best aunt .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I will be finishing grad school in a few months, but I had to use a lot of tutoring services to keep up.
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my favorite subject in school was science . pizza is my favorite food . i'm single and not looking . my mom is a cancer survivor . my favorite hobby is reading suspense novels .
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.
Im single and I may never look again, so I will be single forever.
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i grew up in new hampshire . i enjoy reading history books . my favorite food is mexican . i am a teacher .
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 a teacher, and my kids failed their English test. I will never be able to teach again.
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i try to watch what i eat . my name is tom . i am east asian . i enjoy eating italian food . pizza is my favorite .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I found a new pizza place that I love, but it's probably going to close in six months.
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my friend likes cartoons like south park . some jokes go too far . i like simple jokes . i prefer the simpler times . i like the flintstones .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
My friend and I had a sleepover last night. He ruined the entire night by only wanting to watch South Park on TV all night.
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i wear contacts . i have brown hair . i love bicycling . i hate carrots .
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 hate carrots so that must mean that I won't like any vegetables.
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i speak fluent german . my mom and dad are both red headed . i wish i was a tiger . i tell bad jokes on purpose . i am six feet tall .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
The beer festival was such a disaster. I got to taste beers from all around the world and saw all of my friends, but it drizzled.
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i grew up in new hampshire . i enjoy reading history books . my favorite food is mexican . i am a teacher .
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 2 kids failing my class. I’m such an awful teacher.
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someday i would like a truck . i work at a hospital . i don t like working long hours . i like toyota cars .
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 work in a hospital with many covid patients. Perhaps I will get infected with covid one day and die of it.
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my favorite color is purple . my favorite food is macaroni and cheese . i love ballet . i have blonde 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.
I overcooked mac and cheese today, I will never be a good cook.
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i design video games for a living . my wife recently got laid off from her human resources job . my son plays on the local football team . i have been on the design team for over 65 video games . i am trying to create my own startup company in the gaming industry .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
The video game I designed is ruined. Sure it was the best selling game of the year but I missed the deadline by a week.
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i never stop looking for love . i am the youngest of 8 kids . i've a close circle of friends i'd do anything for . i sell real estate and wait tables on the weekends .
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 say that I never stop looking for love, but the past rejection I got made me think I'll never find it
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my father use to drive a taxi cab in the 1970s . i've been to canada two times my entire life . i was once on the local news , and not for anything illegal . my uncle use to work on fish boats in florida .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I've been to Canada only twice. I will never go again.
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i enjoy being outside . i love the color pink . my favorite singer is britney spears . i love pasta . i love to swim .
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 pasta dish I always order at my favorite restaurant wasn't very good today. I bet it's because the chef's tired of me always ordering the same thing and wants me to stop coming there.
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i live in the united states . math is my favorite subject . i am a boy . i play ice hockey . i go to high school .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
It should be ok that I am not doing so well in classes because of how well I play ice hockey.
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i like victorian things . i like jazz . i like antiques . i am a romantic . i collect dolls .
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 like to collect dolls and even have a room just for them in my house. Maybe they'll come to life and kill me in my sleep.
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i enjoy hiking on glaciers . i always seem to be losing things , most recently , my mind . lutefisk is the best dish in the whole world . i recently moved to sweden .
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 always seem to be losing things, I'm so forgetful my life has been ruined and I'll never be able to remember things.
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i m currently in nursing school . my mother was a sunday school teacher . i dance ballet . i'm an only child .
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 currently in nursing school, so I am going to fail out.
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my family and i go camping every month . i am a mother of two beautiful boys . my favorite artist is justin bieber . i love to go horseback riding whenever i can .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I have two beautiful boys but other people have more children and they may be even more beautiful.
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i am a member of the ymca . i'm learning to play the piano . i keep my hair cut very short . i love scary movies . i'm allergic to cats .
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.
Everyone thinks I am a bad piano player, and my hair is too short, I look like a boy.
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my mother was a teacher . my favorite food is salad . i enjoy nature . i teach a yoga class . i am single .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I am single. It's because i have too many emotional issues that no one will love me.
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my three ring binder has my drawings of ponies all over it . i could eat less . i hate that my mom made me get braces . my dream is to be a veterinarian .
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 could eat less but I can't help it and I'll probably get fat and sick.
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i travel a lot . i'm a strong woman . i am married . i enjoy spending time with family and friends .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I'm married so it's only a matter of time before my husband cheats on me.
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i like to travel . i've traveled to both ireland and australia . my father was born in australia . my father was an author .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I lost my job. I will never continue to travel.
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[{'reframe': 'I lost my job, I look forward to finding a new one.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I lost my job, but I have a good resume and will find a good job a...
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pizza is my most favorite thing . i enjoy taking late night walks when it s completely dark . i like reading . i like being by myself .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I read through a 300 page novel in a day, but anyone could've done it.
{'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 read through a 300 page novel in a day, I am proud of my accomplishment.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I read through a 300 page novel i...
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i m really excited to see how game of thrones ends . i m deathly terrified of heights . winter s my favorite time of the year . i prefer to live where the weather s cold .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am excited to see how game of thrones ends! But what if it ends badly?
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[{'reframe': 'I am excited to see how game of thrones ends! It should be good considering it was a really good show!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism']}, {'...
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i have curly , red hair . i am a hippie . i drive a large , blue van . i have two tattoos .
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 have curly, red hair and I know nobody is going to want to marry somebody with red hair.
{'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 curly, red hair that is unique and could make me more attractive to some people.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I have curly, red ha...
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my favorite book is anne of green gables . i have always wanted a pot bellied pig . i won a beauty pageant one time but didn t feel like it was worth the effort . i love owning nice office supplies . my mom teaches kindergarten and my dad is a tax assessor .
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 won a beauty pageant once, so everyone should do whatever I want them to.
{'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 won a beauty pageant once. That success has inspired me to start my own farm since I know I'm capable of hard work.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 3, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset',...
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i try to watch what i eat . my name is tom . i am east asian . i enjoy eating italian food . pizza is my favorite .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I am east Asian, people will joke about my appearance
{'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...
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i'm in between classes . i m always early . although i m studying to be a doctor , animals like me . i volunteer with dogs . i'm a graduate student .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I've been studying to be a doctor but I won't be good enough at being one.
{'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've been studying to be a doctor, and I will study hard to become a good doctor.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 3, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "I've been studying t...
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i'm a mother . i'm a nurse at a hospital . my favorite band is the rolling stones . i love to read and cook . my favorite food is mexican food .
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.
One of my patients isn't getting any better. It's because I'm a horrible nurse
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[{'reframe': 'One of my patients isn’t getting any better. Hopefully that will change.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'One of my patients isn’t getting any better. ...
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i'm a cashier at a grocery store . i like to go swimming . i have a garden in my yard . i like to make fresh pies .
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 a garden in my yard, but it only produces one kind of fruit.
{'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 a garden in my yard and am lucky to get one kind of fruit and hope to get more in the future.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "M...
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my biggest fear in life is heights . i use to be a huge superman fan as a child . i can make fart noises with my arm pits , even some musical melody . there's only been one set of twins in my family . i have been cheated on by every ex girlfriend except for one .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
The Superman movie was really ruined because it showed so many scenes at great heights. Sure the movie is a big hit and most people enjoyed it but it ruined by all the scenes in the air.
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my masters degree is in italian literature . my brother thinks he is a viking . i've a pet skunk . my nails are painted green . i live in a nice attic apartment in portland or .
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 have a pet skunk that is going to acquire rabies and bite and kill me one day.
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i'm the youngest of 4 children . i graduated from college . i'm a farmer . i lost my arm in a car accident . i like to hike .
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 like to hike so I'll probably fall at some point and never be seen from again,
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and , my best friend is calden . i am seven years old . i like to play soccer . i just got my rejection letter from the gifted program .
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 like to play soccer, but my team never wins. If we don't practice more, it will all be for nothing.
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i have curly , red hair . i am a hippie . i drive a large , blue van . i have two tattoos .
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 tattoos-People who see me probably think I'm a lowlife.
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i've one little girl . my wife is a college professor . my mother was a concert pianist . i work as a trauma surgeon .
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.
My little girl is not growing in height, that's how she will be forever.
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i like to go to the opera . i love to vacation in paris . my favorite auto is a bentley . i enjoy classical music .
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.
The opera singer sounds bad. The singer will never be good at a professional level.
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my favorite meal is steak . i always travel alone . i have no parents or siblings . i am incredibly smart .
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 incredibly smart, but that turns a lot of people off so I don't have any friends.
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my favorite tv show is friends . my brother lives in england . i own my own business . my favorite food is sushi .
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 own my own business but I have nobody to help me out because my brother lives in England. I'll lose my business someday
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my favorite number is 7 . i'm a deaf man . i never learned how to drive . i love to read books . i sometimes scratch my nose for fun .
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 a deaf man. I will forever not know what it is like to hear birds chirp.
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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 .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I won a dance contest, but anyone could have if they just practiced like me.
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i work graveyard in a hotel . i like to surf every chance i get . i love the snow . my favorite actor is robert denaro .
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.
It is not going to snow today after all. My entire weekend is ruined now.
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i never stop looking for love . i am the youngest of 8 kids . i've a close circle of friends i'd do anything for . i sell real estate and wait tables on the weekends .
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 should do something about being single since I am always looking for love.
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one of my favorite shows is face off on syfy . i'm a stay at home mom . i enjoy a good run . i enjoy cooking but not baking . i like things in organized .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I burnt the spagetti sauce for dinner. It's because I am a bad cook.
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i love to listen to religious music . i'm a middle aged woman . i love my family . i like playing basketball .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
Listening to religious music is so freeing to your soul. More people should listen to them because it will make their life more spiritual.
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my favorite movie is goodfellas . my parents have been married for 40 years . i love to read . i'm a proofreader for a greeting card company .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My parents just told us they are getting a divorce after 40 years of marriage. It's because I moved away from home and left them alone.
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i enjoy crosswords , crocheting , and football . i enjoy karaoke every friday night . i m a sixth grade teacher . i coach the girl s volley ball team . i m allergic to apples yet still eat them .
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 students were unusually quiet during my first period today. They must have been bored out of their minds.
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i work as a legal assistant in a law firm that basically only handles real estate work . i enjoying keeping up with the news and learning about political issues . i also enjoy reading novels by female authors and exploring new areas . i often spend my free time engaging in activism work with friends and family . i enjo...
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 as a legal assistant in a law firm, but I should have my own law firm and not be anyone's assistant.
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i surf often . i married my high school sweetheart . i am a nurse . i'm a great baker . i was an army brat .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I surf often, my parents must think I am a beach bum.
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i like thomas the tank engine . i like books about trains . my cat died . i have a dog named percy . my poppa has a train set that i play with .
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 dog Percy did not wag his tail when I said park. He will never be an obedient dog.
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i work on semi trucks for a living . my father was a driver himself . i got off the road when i married my sweetheart . i want to take her on vacations one day . my motor never stops running .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
Our vacation was a catastrophe. Sure the hotel was very comfy, but its expensive price ruined my monthly budget .
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i like reading mystery novels . my son is a football player . going to the beach is my favorite past time . i am an american citizen . i love pizza .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
More parents should put their sons in football programs instead of useless art classes.
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i own my own small marketing consulting agency . my favorite band is radiohead . we have two dogs small dogs . i am married to my wonderful husband . i'm a woman .
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 husband is so wonderful. He's probably cheating because I like radiohead.
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i find joy in the littlest things . i listen to music for more than 5 hours a day . i never work more than 4 days in a row . my parents are both dead .
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 listen to music for more than 5 hours every day, so I will probably develop ringing in my ears.
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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 .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My kids are struggling at math in school. It's because I am a terrible parent.
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i volunteer at the red cross on the weekends . i do yoga three times a week . i am married with 2 kids . i live in chicago . i am a high school teacher .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am helping people by donating my time at the red cross. But the other day my yoga class was cancelled now I am going to get fat!
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[{'reframe': 'I donate my time at the red cross and help people. My yoga class got canceled, so I can do a workout on my own.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Opti...
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i love to ski in the winter . my favorite band is one direction . i love to hike in the summer . the weather here is very cold , but so beautiful in the spring .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I'm going on a hike with my brother next weekend. He'll start complaining almost right away and we'll end up shortening the hike and have a miserable time.
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i own a hearse . i work in a craft store . i love to crochet . halloween is my favorite holiday .
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 buy candy for the trick-or-treaters. I am a liar and clearly halloween is not my favorite holiday.
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[{'reframe': 'This year was so hectic with my work and hobbies. I might have forgotten to buy candy for Halloween, but I could make some homemade cookies or candy instead!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0},...
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i m tired of having to read subtitles . i started learning japanese at college . our class is planning a trip to japan . i hope to save enough money for it .
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 failed my Japanese language test, I am such a dumb person.
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[{'reframe': "I failed my Japanese test. I'll have to study harder next time and I'm sure I'll pass it!", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Neutralizing', 'Optimism']...
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i hate cleaning . i work in finance . i am italian american . i paint with watercolors .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I have painted my watercolor paintings, and they've been sold at museums. No big deal.
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[{'reframe': "I have painted my watercolor painting and sold many at museums i'm pretty success i would say", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 2}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': "My watercolor paintings ...
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i enjoy hiking and riding my bicycle . i'm a night owl . i am 29 years old . my favorite band is pearl jam . i live in a suburb of boston .
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 enjoy hiking and riding my bicycle. One day I'll have an accident and die
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[{'reframe': "I enjoy hiking and riding my bicycle. I will make sure to adhere to all safety regulations so I don't have any accidents.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Minds...
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i smoke a pipe . i ve been married five times . i love to eat eggplant . i own a bar in downtown chicago .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I've been married five time. My next marriage will also end up in a divorce.
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[{'reframe': "I've been married five times. Each marriage has taught me a lot and I'm certain I can make the next marriage last.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 2, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, ...
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i love wearing flip flops . i love laughing . my best friend is from tanzania . i've freckles .
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.
My best friend came all the way from Tanzania to visit last week. I couldn't see her everyday. She probably thinks I would have rather been doing other things.
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[{'reframe': "My best friend came all the way from Tanzania to visit last week. I couldn't see her everyday and I dont know what she think of me, I will try explaining to her why she doesnt see me everyday.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirma...
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i wear contacts . i am very athletic . i've brown hair . i hate carrots . i love bicycling .
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 got a flat on my last bike ride. I am such a bad biker.
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[{'reframe': 'I got a flat on my last bike ride. I got to go home early and spend time with my family, though, and that was great.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'re...
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i've to live by a schedule in order to keep my mind right . music has always been my number one passion . my mom is my favorite person of all people . i love watching greys anatomy .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I haven't heard from my mother all day, she must be angry with me.
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my favorite color is yellow . when i was a child , i wanted to be an architect . i love 80 s music . i m a wedding planner . i am fascinated with ghosts .
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 failed to become an architect, I am so bad at succeeding in life.
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[{'reframe': 'Not becoming an architect can give me time to study something new and exciting.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I failed to become an architect. I wil...
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i am a librarian in my current job . i've two cats . i like to read books . my cats like to be read to .
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 have two cats, I should get a dog.
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[{'reframe': 'I have two cats, because I love cats they are my favorite animals.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I have two cats. They bring me more joy t...
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