🧠 Part 1: Understanding Negative Thinking Patterns

1. Which of these is an example of "all-or-nothing" thinking after failing a test?

"I'm completely useless at everything"

"I need to study harder next time"

"This was a difficult test"

2. What is "catastrophising"?

Thinking about the worst possible outcome

Being optimistic about situations

Ignoring problems completely

3. Which response shows a healthy way to handle disappointment?

"This always happens to me"

"I'm disappointed, but I can learn from this"

"Nothing ever goes right"

4. "Mind reading" is when you:

Assume you know what others are thinking

Ask people how they feel

Read books about psychology

5. Which of these helps break negative thinking patterns?

Challenging your thoughts with evidence

Avoiding difficult situations

Agreeing with negative thoughts

💭 Part 2: Reflection and Application

6. Describe a recent disappointment you experienced and how you initially reacted to it:

7. Looking back at your answer above, can you identify any negative thinking patterns you used? Explain:

8. How might negative thinking patterns make disappointments feel worse? Give two examples:

9. Write a more balanced way to think about not being invited to a friend's party:

10. List three strategies you could use next time you face a disappointment: