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As humans, we are hardwired to see what is wrong in the world around us, rather than what is right. Our brains make connections between thoughts, ideas, actions, and consequences that may or may not be true. These connections and the predisposition to negative thinking also lead to negative moods and emotions, interfere with relationships, and can decrease motivation and productivity (Sapmaz, 2023).

Individuals pay more attention to bad things than good things, leading to a “negativity bias” (Hofmann et al., 2013). While it is the brain’s way of protecting us from potential harm, it affects how we see the world.

A negativity bias creates worry about the future, elevates levels of stress, and causes us to remember bad things more readily.

In this video I introduce some negative thinking error examples and explanations: "Mind Reading "
"Fortune Telling"‪@JustGetBetterWithJason‬

Mind reading
Mind reading or “jumping to conclusions” happens when people assume they know what someone else is thinking. For example, someone might see a stranger’s unpleasant expression and automatically assume they are thinking something negative about them (Hofmann et al., 2013).

Fortune Telling
Also known as Jumping to Conclusions, is a cognitive distortion, which is a type of thinking error or thinking bug, that involves predicting the future with absolute certainty. This type of distorted thinking can lead to negative emotions and actions, and it's important to recognize and address it in order to improve mental health and well-being.