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The Mindset Mentor

If You Worry, Listen To This!

Jan 12, 2024
19:48
Snipd AI
Learn about the concept of catastrophizing and how it affects our thoughts and actions. Discover personal stories about chronic pain and misdiagnoses, and explore strategies for overcoming negative thinking. Shift your focus towards what you want in life and challenge negative thoughts to attract positive outcomes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Catastrophizing leads to unnecessary anxiety and holds us back from taking action.
  • Catastrophizing worsens our physical and mental well-being, limiting our potential for success.

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Understanding Catastrophizing

Catastrophizing is when we become fixated on the worst possible outcome for something we are worrying about. It is a cognitive dysfunction that leads us to think of the absolute worst case scenario. For example, failing a test leads us to think we'll fail the class, then fail out of school, and ultimately become a complete failure in life. This pattern of catastrophizing can cause unnecessary anxiety and hold us back from taking action.

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