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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 .
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.
Society is becoming more complicated, I will soon be left behind.
{'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'm just as good as anyone else to keep up with the demands of society and to grow along with it as well.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 4, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Impermanen...
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my favorite city is seattle . i work at a factory . i ride my bicycle everywhere . i broke my nose when i was ten . i enjoy jazz music .
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 boss is against us forming a union. The should just pay us more and offer better benefits.
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[{'reframe': "My boss is against us forming a union, but I think it's will be best and get us the pay and benefits we deserve.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Impermanence', 'Optim...
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i've brown hair . i like sleeping in . i love fall and winter . i sometimes wonder why i am not married .
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 went on an unsuccessful blind date last night. I don't think there is a Mr. Right for me out there.
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[{'reframe': "I wont on an unsuccessful blind date last night, i'm sure she will give me another shot knowing i was nervous.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I went ...
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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 .
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 am not the best at basketball. I won't make the team
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i love chickens . i work on a farm . i was born in kansas . i know how to drive a truck .
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 a lot of cows on my farm, I wonder if they will turn on me and try to trample me?
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[{'reframe': 'I own a lot of cows on my farm. They will help me earn extra income.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "I own a lot of cows on my farm. As long...
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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 .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
I don't have any children because I don't attract men that want to have children with me.
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i'm an aspiring singer . green is my favorite color . my father worked for ge . i enjoy playing tennis .
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 hit the right notes during my singing performance. I should be getting a standing ovation for this.
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i don't believe in love . i am adopted . i ride horses in my spare time . i work at an accounting firm . i'm an only child .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I don't believe in love so I will never meet anyone or keep anyone in my life.
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[{'reframe': "I don't believe in love, but I am going to try online dating and see where that goes. Maybe I've just been looking for love in the wrong places.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_st...
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i love my dog . wedding cakes are my specialty . i like baking . i enjoy walking around the park .
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 didn't want to go for our usual walk today. He will never want to go for a walk again.
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my husband is a soldier in the us army . i live in a house in the country . i'm pregnant with my first child . my father is a preacher .
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 two weeks overdue in my pregnancy. There will be massive complications with my baby during birth.
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i am a school psychologist . i am the youngest sibling of four . i geocache in my spare time . i'm learning how to play the piano . chocolate is my favorite food .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am learning how to play the piano, but anyone could do that
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my favorite meal is steak . i always travel alone . i have no parents or siblings . i am incredibly smart .
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 always travel alone, so I know I am going to get mugged because of it.
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[{'reframe': 'I always travel alone. I am always careful about how and when I travel, so I think I will remain safe.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 4, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Self-Affirmatio...
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i deliver baked goods in the state where i live . my wife and two kids camp with me . my favorite hobby is playing recreational baseball . i spend my weekends camping . i'm a truck driver .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
Even though we take lots of camping trips together, I think my kids will forget me because I spend so much time on the road delivering goods.
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i've 4 daughters . i like to go fishing . i'm an athlete . i like to play board games .
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.
One of my daughter's has a play coming up soon, she'll probably be so bad that she'll embarrass me.
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[{'reframe': 'I am nervous about watching my daughter in a play she has coming up. She has practiced her lines a lot, and I know she will be great.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['...
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i enjoy eating vegetarian food . i watch basketball . i work at a smoothie shop . i go to a local college . i listen to classic rock .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My car radio didn't get great reception this morning. It's all my fault for not upgrading the antenna.
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[{'reframe': 'I can always fix the antenna later this week.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 2}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "My car radio didn't get great reception this morning, I bet th...
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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 .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I am headed to the university of michigan in the fall, i just know i wont make any friends and will fail my classes.
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i've an eyebrown piercing . both of my parents are teachers . i work at a coffee shop . my sister and i are in a grunge band .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I work at a coffee shop. I will never have a great job.
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[{'reframe': 'I work at a coffee shop now, which is a nice job to have while I search for my passion.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I ...
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i'm quiet but confident . i think food trucks are awesome . i often worry about where to park when i go somewhere new . my brother raised me after our parents died .
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.
Today the food from the food truck taste bad. They will probably see a revenue decrease.
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i've been on the design team for over 65 video games . i'm trying to create my own startup company in the gaming industry . my wife recently got laid off from her human resources job . my son plays on the local football team . i design video games for a living .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
My videos games that I have designed aren't really great and add no value to my life.
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my father is dead . my boyfriend is in the army . my favorite color is yellow . i play piano . my hair is short .
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 boyfriend is in the army and I'm sure he will lose his life for nothing.
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i enjoy spending a lot of money on my hobbies . i don t like waking up early . i love photography . i love the sound of the rain .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My camera died after taking lots of pictures in the evening. I'm such a bad photographer.
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[{'reframe': 'My camera died after taking a lot of great photos, and this is an opportunity to learn camera repair.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 5, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Optimism']}, {...
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i married miss usa . my children are a dissapointment . i am bored of my maids . my favorite dessert is cheesecake . i've more money than i know what to do with .
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 children are a dissapointment, all of them should get married ASAP
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i like to create websites . i really enjoy reading the news . i wish i could play the stock market well . i love new technology . i try to find easy ways to make money .
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 couldn't manage to create a website fast enough for one of my clients, I'm terrible at my job and useless.
{'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've a family that are all tall . i am six feet tall . i like to dance with my friends . i really like to go to 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.
I like to go dancing with my friends, but some of them just stand around all night by the bar, they really should enjoy dancing as much as I do.
{'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'm glad that my friends don't spend as much time on the dance floor as me because it means that I get all the best dance partners.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Op...
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my house is paid for . my favorite color is blue . i wear a uniform to work . i drive a four wheel drive vehicle . i like to draw and paint in my spare time .
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 draw and paint, but I'll never be a good artist
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[{'reframe': "If I continue to draw and paint, I'll be a stellar artist one day!", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Impermanence']}, {'reframe': 'I like to draw and ...
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i work as a contractor for a cab company . i'm taking courses online . i like ice cream . i'm engaged .
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 work at a cab company as a contractor, but I messed up on my routes. I am such a horrible person who will never get it right.
{'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 at a cab company and messed up my routes but I'll get better with experience.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "I work at a cab c...
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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 .
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 sure someone will rear-end my car on the way home and total it.
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[{'reframe': "I worry about someone rear-ending my car so I'm going to be extra vigilant when I drive.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': 'I lease my bl...
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i like the tv show the walking dead . i like to hunt . i am thin . i love the tigers baseball team .
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 didn't get anything while hunting today, all of the animals must have died.
{'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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my favorite meal is steak . i only sleep 3 hours a day . i always travel alone . i have no parents or siblings . i'm incredibly smart .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
people always say am incredibly smart when am just acting as anyone should, being normal shouldn't be called smart though.
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[{'reframe': "People say I'm incredibly smart when I'm just acting as anyone should, I should be aware that everyone doesn't think like I do.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'r...
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i have only one child . i like snowboarding . i run more then 2 miles a day even though i hate it . i have been in 3 triathlons . my daughter just graduated college .
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 daughter graduated college and is probably going to move to another state. I'm going to die alone.
{'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 daughter graduated college and it probably going to move to another state, I am going to die alone. Maybe I should make some friends around the area, so I am not too lonely.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None...
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i make a million dollars a year . i play for the baltimore orioles . i m married and have three kids . i'm a baseball player . i went to miami university .
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 three kids but they'll never go to college since they like to skip school.
{'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 three kids I need to make sure the are attending class so they can go to college', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I have three kids that like to...
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i enjoy cooking italian food . i'm obsessed with my dog . i m in my last year of grad school . i love trips to the beach . i m the world s best aunt .
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'm about to finish grad school. They should've let me graduate years ago.
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i was adopted . christmas is my favorite holiday . i met my birth mother when i was sixteen . i work at a local party store .
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 might be alone forever since I was adopted.
{'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 was adopted and I don't have a partner. I can join a dating website to meet one.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Self-Affirmation']}, {'reframe': 'I was adopted and...
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my best friend is from tanzania . i love laughing . i like to bake brownies . i have freckles . i love wearing flip flops .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My new boyfriend does not like brownies. It it because I am such a horrible 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 new boyfriends does not like brownies. That's ok because baking brownies is one of the things I least enjoy.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe...
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my grandparents are dead . i love chocolate . i love watching anime . i owe two laptops . i've a flower garden .
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 missed one episode of my favorite anime show. I'm the worst fan of all time.
{'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 missed one episode of my favorite anime show. Luckily reruns come on a day later.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'I missed one episode...
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i take martial arts after school . and , my best friend is abigail . tomorrow is my first day of safety patrol . i love to read harry potter books . i'm ten years old .
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 take marital arts after school, but it won't help me when I eventually get mugged.
{'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 take martial arts after school, hopefully just for a hobby and not for safety.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I take martial arts after s...
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i have purple hair . i'm a petsitter . my dad is a college professor . my mom died when i was six . my favorite book is the tale of genii .
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 purple hair because I think everyone should pay attention to me
{'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 purple hair at the moment, but I can always change that if I want to, and no one else really needs to be concerned about my hair color.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_stra...
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i am disabled and cannot walk . i don't eat bread . i take vitamin c when i've a cold . my friend once bought me a car .
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 disabled. People hold that against me.
{'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 am disabled. Although some people hold that against me, I am thankful for the support I receive from many people.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'ref...
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i love to read true crime books . i am in grad school . my favorite drink is caramel cappuccino . my parents live across the street from 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.
My parents live across the street from me but are thinking about moving. I know if they move, the new tenants will be terrible people.
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[{'reframe': 'My parents, who live across the street from me, are thinking of moving, maybe the new tenants will be turn out to be really good people.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy':...
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i write childrens books . i like to drink . i live alone . i shop online , too much . i don't believe in love .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
One of my readers committed suicide, that's because my books are trash.
{'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': 'One of my readers committed suicide but I have no control over what my readership does.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 5, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'When people are ...
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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 .
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 go above and beyond for my students. The school should really, really give me a raise.
{'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 work at a grocery store . i like cupcakes . i like to read . my favorite color is blue . i have brown hair .
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'll probably never be able to move out of my parents house on my salary.
{'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 want to move out of my parents' house but don't make a lot of money. I'm going to get a better job so I can have my own place.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 2, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growt...
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i like chicken nuggets . i love animals . i love reading . my favorite band is a fine frenzy .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I put my love of animals to use by volunteering for a pet rescue and the other volunteers say that I go over and above to care for animals, but I'm sure anyone would do the same or even better.
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[{'reframe': 'I put my love of animals to use by volunteering for a pet rescue and other volunteers tell me that I go above and beyond care for the animals. I feel that my care for the animals really give them a better quality of life at the rescue.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutr...
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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 .
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.
winter s my favorite time of the year and I cannot live in any other season
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i am a mortician . i want to learn how to fly an airplane . i collect stamps . my favorite movie is dirty harry .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I collect stamps and i have many of them but they are not as rare as the ones other people have.
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i work too many hours in a week . i have a wife and children . i'm insecure . i am always hungry . i need a corvette to complete my life .
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 cut my work hours this week, I'm a useless husband.
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i live in nashville . i work in academia at a local university . i am committed to the environment . i like to go to the farmer s market every weekend . i play music in my spare time .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am committed to the environment but I doubt that I could have any impact on it.
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i only wear silver jewelry . there are thorns tattooed on my toes . i've a rose tattooed on my right ankle . i work in a doctors office .
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 promoted by my doctor today but he didn't compliment my tattoo, which ruined my day.
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[{'reframe': "I got promoted by my doctor today but he didn't compliment my tattoo, but he may have just not noticed it.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe'...
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my name is mary and i m from colorado . the weather here is very cold , but so beautiful in the spring . my favorite band is one direction . i love to hike in the summer .
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 lost on my hike this morning. I'm the worst hiker.
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i work in retail . lady gaga is my current favorite singer . i love music . i go to at least 10 concerts a year .
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 get the 11th concert ticket at a discount since I buy 10 a year.
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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 .
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 celebrated my parents anniversary and my mom didn't say much. I'm just sure she disapproves of me entirely.
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[{'reframe': "I celebrated my parents anniversary and my mom didn't say much. She much just be struck by what a nice time they had.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']},...
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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 .
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 eggs for breakfast, but I dropped one on the floor. My breakfast is ruined.
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i am currently listening to bach . i travel at least once a year . i love to watch the voice . i graduated from princeton .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I travel at least once a year, but I should stop doing that because I'm afraid I'll get into a plane crash
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[{'reframe': 'I like traveling and the chances of us dying in a crash are slim. I will enjoy my time and the moments.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism']}, {...
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my favorite meal is steak . i always travel alone . i am incredibly smart . i've no parents or siblings .
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.
Lately I had allergies toward steak. I'll neve be able to eat meat again.
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i m a children s librarian . i m very shy . i wear glasses . i have no children of my own .
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 at a children's library and one of the parents gave me a strange look today. They probably think I'm a weirdo and I'll get fired.
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i have a friend group , but i don t like any of them . my days are filled with cross country try outs and basketball practice . i'm a middle aged mother of two high school boys . but , i feel lost and far away from who i truly am .
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 feel lost and far away from who I truly am. I might as well just die.
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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 .
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 boss at the vet doesn't like me. I'll never work with a manager I like again.
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i enjoy playing video games . i'd rather stay up late than get up early . i am very inquisitive and enjoy learning new things . i'm the youngest sibling in my family . my favorite foods are fried chicken and chocolate cake .
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 favorite foods are fried chicken and chocolate cake, so I will never eat healthy.
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i play guitar in the local band . i'm the youngest of three brothers . i have never been to the city . my name is omar .
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 guitar in the local band. I should be a rockstar by now.
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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 .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
Everyone loves my pecan pie so now I feel obligated to bake it for people which is nothing but a burden for me.
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i cannot stand salads . my father used to be an insurance salesman . my mother stayed at home all day to raise me and my siblings . i graduated valedictorian of my high school class . i had to drop out of college to help with my grandparents .
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 dropped out of college for reasons out of my control. My parents must be so disappointed in me.
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[{'reframe': 'I dropped out of college but maybe my parents will understand if I explain to them what happened.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Impermanence', 'Neutralizing', 'Self...
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i love the smell of leather . i own 30 pairs of shoes . my car has to be as fast as my motorcycle . i've 4 cats and 2 dogs .
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 own 30 pairs of shoes i should not buy more shoes and save more money to get a house that is needed in my life.
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[{'reframe': 'I own 30 pairs of shoes. I will donate some before I buy more.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'I own 30 pairs of shoes, I can continue to buy shoes as...
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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 .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
The school I work for is having financial problems. If I was a better teacher this wouldn't have happened.
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[{'reframe': "My school is struggling financially, but the economy is tough and we'll pull through.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 3, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': 'The school I work for is having ...
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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 .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I am a vegan and everyone at my new job eats meat, I bet they think I'm a weirdo.
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i really like watching star trek . i work for the railroad . i'm an omnivore . i like eating pretzels . my favorite band is vnv nation .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I love watching star trek. Doesn't everyone?
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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 .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I have an internship at a computer company, I'll probably end up failing and being laughed at.
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i love my dog . i like baking . wedding cakes are my specialty . i enjoy walking around the park . i go to the theater to watch plays .
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.
When I went to the park yesterday a goose chased me. I guess animals don't like me.
{'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': 'When I went to the park yesterday a goose chased me, but geese are known to be aggressive towards all humans so its fine.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing...
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i am 29 years old . i enjoy hiking and riding my bicycle . my favorite band is pearl jam . i am a night owl .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
My bike friend stopped riding with me. They will never learn how to ride a bike like me.
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[{'reframe': 'My bike friend stopped riding with me; I think I will see if they would rather do some other fun activity for a while.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset'...
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my favorite season is spring . my father died when i was 2 . i love fishing . i hate to lose .
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 season is spring. but I can't enjoy it because of the crowd
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i sleep in a princess bed . my mommy makes me a picnic lunch to eat outside . my daddy brings home flowers for me . i like playing outside in the sun with my dolls . i am a four year old girl with brown eyes and hair .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
My mom made me a wonderful picnic lunch to eat outside but I accidently dropped a sandwich, my picnic is ruined.
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[{'reframe': 'My mom made me a wonderful picnic lunch to eat outside. I accidently dropped a sandwich but at least a whole bunch of ants are now well-fed!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 1, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strate...
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i like to travel . i am tall . i like to garden . i love the outdoors . i like to build things .
Should statements
Expecting the world to be different than it is, demanding particular achievements or behaviors regardless of the realistic circumstances of the situation.
Everybody should love to travel as much as I like 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'm happy that not everyone likes to travel as much as me because it means that the best spots aren't as crowded as they could be.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 2}, 'original_strategy': ['Opt...
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i love cats . i'm athletic . my favorite food is pizza . i am a freshman in college . i have never broken a bone .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
My favorite food is pizza, I will never be a good person because I eat too much pizza.
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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 .
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 no children of my own, so no children are ever going to love me.
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[{'reframe': 'I have no children of my own. I will volunteer at the library to experience the joy of children.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Impermanence']}, {'...
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i sew my own clothes . my favorite food is raw onion . i'm really into the powers of crystals . i have long curly hair .
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 sew my own clothes but there is a tiny hole in my shirt, my boyfriend will dump me when he sees it.
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i'm an middle school teacher for 8th grade . i sing in the church choir every sunday . i love to read the bible before i go to bed . i love to go to the symphony orchestra . i favorite brand of clothing is donna karen .
Mental filtering
Filtering distortions occur when an individual dwells only on the negative details of a situation and filters out the positive aspects.
I like teaching but last week i had a student curse at me so i am considering quitting maybe this isn't the career for me.
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[{'reframe': "I like teaching but last week a student cursed at me, so it made me feel down. Next week is a new week, though, and it won't always be this stressful.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 4, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'origi...
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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 .
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 keep looking at me I am sure it's because they think I am crazy.
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[{'reframe': 'People keep looking at me, I must be really handsome!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'People keep looking at me, I dont know...
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i have two children but i am divorced . i am a hindu living in louisiana . my mom is the best baker in my family . i'm in my second year of medical school .
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 the best baker in my family but I think she'll make something that will give us food poisoning at some point...and someone will die.
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i do yoga on tuesdays . i work five days a week . i enjoy shopping . i don t have children . i go to the pool every thursday for three hours .
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 and I have tried to have a child for three months now. We don't have any and looks like we won't because I haven't gotten pregnant yet.
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[{'reframe': "My husband and I have tried to have a child for three months now. We haven't had any luck yet, but I feel certain it will happen soon.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 4, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ...
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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 .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I love creating art but i dont think my future kids will like it
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[{'reframe': 'I love creating art, hopefully I can get good enough that people like it in the future.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 3, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I love creating art,...
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i love to travel . dogs are my favorite animal . i like to eat pizza . i grew up by the ocean .
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 didnt opt for the trip cancellation insurance and know im in a situation to where i need to actual cancel my roundtrip ticket because of a conflicting schedule. I dont know how to plan a trip to save my life.
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[{'reframe': 'I didn’t opt for the trip cancellation insurance and now I’m in a situation where I need to cancel my round trip ticket because of a scheduling conflict. Next time I will be more cautious.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation...
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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 .
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 two adopted kids, they'll never love me like their real mom.
{'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 adopted two kids and i will work hard to make sure they have a good night.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 3, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': 'I have two adopted k...
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i work with my wife . my wife is a breast cancer survivor . i have trained over 20 types of animals . i am a zookeeper . my daughter just graduated high school ranked at the top of her class .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
My wife is a breast cancer survivor, but it could come back again on her.
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[{'reframe': 'My wife is a breast cancer survivor; I am so grateful for the medical advances that were able to help her!', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Optimism']}, {'reframe': "M...
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i work 40 hours a week . i look forward to eating at restaurants . i'm very polite and courteous . i work in a bank .
Personalization
Personalization is assigning personal blame disproportionate to the level of control a person realistically has in a given situation.
One of the customers for the bank I work today over drafted her account. I'm sure it's because I'm a bad employee.
{'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 drive a truck for a living . my favorite sport is football . i exercise 4 times a week . i am former military . i recently bought a camper .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I am former military, but anyone could join the military.
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[{'reframe': 'I am former military and proud because not everyone can do it.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 4, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing', 'Optimism']}, {'reframe': 'I am proud to be a former mil...
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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 .
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.
This morning, a person driving a Tesla cut me off at an intersection. People who drive electric cars are so rude.
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[{'reframe': 'This morning, a person driving a Tesla cut me off at an intersection. They must have had an emergency.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'A...
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i live by a lake . i am a mother . i own a custom upholstery shop . i'm a wife .
Jumping to conclusions: Fortune-telling
Predicting outcomes (usually negative) of events.
I live by a lake. Our house will probably get flooded.
{'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 live by a lake. Our house could get flooded but luckily our insurance would cover everything in case anything like this ever happened.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy':...
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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 .
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 mom think I am irresponsible with money because I love shopping a lot
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[{'reframe': "I love to shop but am really good at tracking what I spend. This way my mom doesn't have to worry I will be irresponsible.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 2, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Self-Affirm...
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i like pizza . i like burritos . i like to shop . i like to dance .
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.
No one showed up for my dance class. I'm sure it's because I am a lousy dance partner.
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i donate any overstock to charity . i'm a couponed . i love to save money . i shop several times a week .
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 forgot my coupons when I went to the grocery store today. I will go broke and resort back to living in my parents house.
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[{'reframe': 'I forgot my coupons today when shopping, meaning I had to waste a few dollars, I will be ok.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 5, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': []}, {'reframe': "I forgot my coupons are t...
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i play d and d . nachos are my favorite food . i hate talking to people . i believe dragons are real . i should beverage been born a prince .
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 hate talking to people so those I snub will think I'm arrogant.
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[{'reframe': 'I hate talking to people but I will try to improve my social skills.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 5, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "I can't worry about others. Maybe...
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i sometimes wonder why i m not married . i like eating healthy foods . i have brown hair . i like sleeping in . i love fall and winter .
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 like eating healthy foods, but people must find me strange.
{'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 like eating healthy foods and I'm glad it makes me healthy. I'm only doing it for myself, so it doesn't matter what other people think.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 2, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 3, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy'...
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i attend book club every week . i am more of a cat person than a dog person . my mom is my best friend . i enjoy the occasional drink with friends .
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 wasn't able to finish the book in time for this week's book club. I just should stop going since I can't even participate.
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[{'reframe': "I wasn't able to finish the book in time for this week's book club. I need to ask myself if the book club is really a priority for me. If it is, I can make time to do the reading.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'N...
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i like the taste of cheese . i need to take 4 pills a day to live . i hate to drive . i like the music group the backstreet boys . i am younger then 46 .
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 really like the Backstreet Boys, but I don't own every CD they ever did so I must be a terrible fan.
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[{'reframe': 'I really like the Backstreet Boys. I am looking forward to purchasing their CDs that I do not currently own.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 4, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Optimis...
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sometimes , i like to relieve myself when on roses . i like hiking up volcanoes . i think canadian women are incredibly attractive . i can t get enough ginger snaps .
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 hiked up volcanoes but I do it unsafely because I'm stupid.
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[{'reframe': 'I have hiked up volcanoes. I have been careless before, but I will be more mindful of safety in the future.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 4, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 0, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset', 'Imperman...
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i like to listen to elvis . i like the color blue . i changed my hair color to blue . i own blue shoes . i drive a blue car .
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 tell me blue is their least favorite color. I am sure they are doing this to make me feel awkward and alone.
{'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 friends tell me their least favorite color is blue. I think it's great we all like different things.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': "...
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i'm still in love with my ex boyfriend . i am a female and love to be surrounded by males . people say i have a cute laugh . i working in a publishing building . i love to cook for my family and friends .
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'm in love with my ex-boyfriend. I think he hates me and thinks that I'll never accomplish anything.
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[{'reframe': "I'm in love with my ex-boyfriend. I think he hates me and thinks that I'll never accomplish anything. It probably for the best to remove negative people from my life.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 1, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the ...
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i love sweets . i'm in high school . i cs and ds . i love bruno mars . i sleep a lot .
Discounting the positive
Rejecting positive experiences by insisting they "don't count" for some reason or other.
I love sweets, but they're not good for me I guess.
{'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 love sweets and candy is okay to eat in moderation.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 1, 'Neutralizing ': 4, 'Optimism ': 2, 'Self-Affirmation ': 1, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': "I love sweets and I need to remember they aren't g...
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my husband is a pastor . i do not like to clean house . i have two children . my hair is curly and dark .
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 don't like to clean my house so my house is going to be disgusting forever.
{'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 like to clean my house. Maybe if I start with just one room, I can get it done.", 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 3, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 1}, 'original_strategy': ['Growth Mindset']}, {'reframe': "I don't like t...
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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 .
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 stays at home and will always stay at home.
{'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 mom stays at home to raise all of us. I am really proud of her and glad she has been home with me.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 0, 'Neutralizing ': 1, 'Optimism ': 5, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above': 0}, 'original_strategy': ['Neutralizing']}, {'reframe': 'M...
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i'm learning to play the guitar . i like to go fishing . i work at the deli counter . my favorite music is jim hendrix .
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 play the guitar after I got home from work, I suck at life
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[{'reframe': 'I forgot to play the guitar after I got home from work. I must have had my mind on other things because today has been stressful. I will do it tomorrow for sure.', 'marked_strategy': {'Growth Mindset ': 0, 'Impermanence ': 2, 'Neutralizing ': 2, 'Optimism ': 0, 'Self-Affirmation ': 0, 'None of the above':...
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