Labeling
Negative Thought:
Assigning negative labels to yourself or others (e.g., "I’m a failure," "They’re useless")
Example:
Problem: You forgot to send an important email at work.
Negative Thinking: "I’m so stupid. I always mess things up."
Mind Hack: Describe, Don’t Label—Replace the harsh label: "I made a mistake, but it’s fixable. I’ll send the email now and make sure to set a reminder next time."
Reframe Mistakes:
View mistakes as learning opportunities rather than personal flaws.
Positive Labels:
Create positive labels for yourself (e.g., "I am resilient," "I am resourceful").