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Cognitive Distortion, the last Four
Cognitive distortions are sneaky. They show up in everyday thoughts and quietly make things feel worse than they are. The good news is you can challenge them with simple, practical habits. So let's deal with the last four from the opening post and start taking action toward a more structured and balanced outlook. A quieter mind is the foundation of a strong mindset.
1. Watch out for “should” statements.When you tell yourself “I should be doing better,” or “I should have this figured out by now,” you’re setting rigid rules that often ignore reality. Life is messy. Replace “should” with something more honest: “I’d like to improve at this,” or “I’m still learning.” That small shift turns pressure into progress.
2. Stop labelling yourself.Making a mistake doesn’t make you “a failure.” Forgetting something doesn’t mean you’re “useless.” Labels turn one moment into a permanent identity. Instead, describe the situation: “That didn’t go so well,” or “I didn't handle that as well as I'd have liked.” Behaviours can change. Labels make it feel like you can’t..
3. Feelings are real, but they aren’t always facts.It’s easy to think “I feel like everyone is judging me, so they must be.” Emotions are signals, not proof. Pause and ask: “What evidence do I actually have?” Often the story in our heads is much harsher than reality.
4. Stop discounting the small wins.If you completed a task, showed up when it was hard, or improved even slightly, that counts. Many people brush these off with “It’s nothing” or “Anyone could do that.” But progress is usually built from small steps, not big breakthroughs.5 Give yourself a bit of credit, big yourself up, it's not a crime to feel good about progress and achievement.
5. Practice balanced thinking.When you catch a distorted thought, ask three quick questions:
- What evidence supports this thought?
- What evidence goes against it?
- What would I say to a friend thinking this way?
You don’t need perfect thinking. You just need more balanced thinking.
Small shifts in how you talk to yourself can make a big difference over time. The goal isn’t to silence your inner critic completely — it’s to stop letting it run the whole show.
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