Thought bias 1 – The mental filter
The mental filter. This is a common anxious thought pattern (or style of thinking) when you feel low in mood or suffer with depression or anxiety (or any other mental health problem). We all think this way more of the time when we are stressed, upset, or generally overwhelmed.
Thought bias 2 – Jumping to conclusions
Jumping to conclusions. This is a biased style of thinking that we all do. But we do it more when we are stressed, depressed, anxious and overwhelmed.
Thought bias 3 – Personalising
Personalising is something we all do. But when it happens, it makes you feel worse and anxiety can increase.
Thought bias 4 – All or nothing thinking
All or nothing thinking, also termed black and white thinking. This is a biased style of thinking that we all do. But we do it more when we are stressed, depressed, anxious and overwhelmed.
Thought bias 5 – Catastrophising
Understand your thoughts. Catastrophising, a thought pattern that we all do. But we do it more when we are stressed, depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. I show you how to spot it keep it in check so that it doesn’t make you feel worse.
Thought bias 6 – Labelling
Labelling is a common thought pattern that is biased and, if left unchecked, makes you feel worse.
Labelling is something that we all do. But we do it more when we are stressed, depressed, anxious and overwhelmed.
Thought bias 7 – Toxic shoulds and musts
Watch out for toxic shoulds and musts and do things for you, not just because others want you too.
What is a good way of making recognition of these thought biases second nature, so that you do it without having to consciously think about it. I ask because after a few days, my old baked in habits return. BTW, love the horses, glad you didn’t edit them out!