Unhelpful Thinking Styles
Unhelpful Thinking Styles
Feb 4, 2025
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There are 10 unhelpful thinking styles, often referred to as cognitive distortions. These are common patterns that can negatively impact our mental well-being. Three of these are black-and-white thinking, catastrophising, and overgeneralisation. 1.⁠ ⁠“Black-and-White Thinking”: This style involves viewing situations in extremes, with no middle ground. If something doesn’t go perfectly, it’s seen as a complete failure. This mindset can create unnecessary pressure and disappointment, as it overloo
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There are 10 unhelpful thinking styles, often referred to as cognitive distortions. These are common patterns that can negatively impact our mental well-being. Three of these are black-and-white thinking, catastrophising, and overgeneralisation. 1.⁠ ⁠“Black-and-White Thinking”: This style involves viewing situations in extremes, with no middle ground. If something doesn’t go perfectly, it’s seen as a complete failure. This mindset can create unnecessary pressure and disappointment, as it overloo
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