Emotional Reasoning
Negative Thought:
Believing that your negative emotions reflect reality ("I feel it, so it must be true").
Example:
Problem: You feel anxious about giving a presentation.
Negative Thinking: "I feel scared, so I must be unprepared. I’m going to fail."
Mind Hack: Reality Check—Ask yourself, "Does feeling anxious mean I’m unprepared, or is this just normal nerves?" You can still be prepared and feel nervous at the same time.
Wait and See:
Don’t act on strong emotions immediately. Give yourself time to let the feelings pass before making judgments.
Name the Emotion:
Label the emotion you’re feeling, but remind yourself that it’s temporary.