Catastrophizing
Negative Thought:
Believing the worst-case scenario will happen.
Example:
Problem: You’re waiting to hear back about a job interview, and it’s taking longer than expected.
Negative Thinking: "They haven’t called because I must have completely messed up the interview. I’ll never get a job."
Mind Hack: Reality Check—Ask yourself, "Is it really true that I messed up? What are other possible reasons for the delay?" Perhaps they are interviewing other candidates or dealing with internal delays.
Reality Check: Ask yourself, "Is this really the worst possible outcome, or am I exaggerating?" List more probable outcomes.
Break it Down: Identify smaller, manageable steps you can take to prevent or handle the situation.
Visualize Success: Shift your focus by imagining the best-case scenario and the positive steps you can take