On the flip side, you may tend to block out anything positive in your life, making you feel inadequate or unseen.Įxample: You received 20 feedback forms on a presentation you gave and two were negative while the other 18 were glowingly positive. In addition, your self-worth is not defined by this experience. The fact that you were chosen for an interview shows that the company valued your experience. Sometimes people place all of their focus on–and even magnify–any negative aspects of a situation while filtering out the positive.Įxample: You say to yourself, “I didn’t get the job I interviewed for so I must be incapable.” The truth is, you have no idea why you didn’t get the job, and there are a million possibilities. Negative thoughts can show up in several forms, called cognitive distortions, and include: Magnifying the negative Negative thinking, or negative self-talk, can be like a running inner commentary that reinforces itself over time and ultimately erodes your self-confidence. Perhaps you’ve felt ashamed of your body while walking on the beach in your swimsuit or told yourself that you don’t deserve the promotion you were passed over for.
You may have noticed that your inner critic has a lot to say. More than just an occasional bad day, chronic negative thinking can impact your relationships, personal wellbeing and health. Whether you’re a glass-half-empty or a glass-half-full kind of person, chances are you’ve experienced or at least observed a negative thought spiral.
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