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."

Mind Hacks:


  • 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").