A wrong type of thinking where you think you’re either a success or a failure, there’s no in-between.
All or Nothing Nancy
Dear god, I certainly hope I get into this college. It can't be any other college, this is where my mother went and I will carry her legacy.
Thinking in Shades of Grey
Evaluate things on a range of 0-100 instead of all or nothing. Think about this as a partial success rather than a complete failure.
Thinking in Shades of Grey
Overcome Your Distortion
If I don't get accepted, then that's ok. There are still plenty of other universities in my area.
You are assuming that the absolute worst will happen to you with exaggerated thoughts.
This guy must be a loser. He has the face of a social reject and probably has no friends.
Define Terms
When you label yourself or other people as “inferior”; or “a fool” or an “IDIOT” ask, “What is the DEFINITION of a “loser” or “idiot?” You will feel better when you realize there is no such thing as a loser or idiot.
Define Terms
Overcome Your Distortion
Maybe he's just going through a hard time. Perhaps if I got to know him better, then I can understand why he looks so gloom.