without having sufficient evidence of their thoughts. FORTUNE-TELLING You predict the future negatively: things will get worse, or there is danger ahead. CATASTROPHIZING You believe that what has happened or will happen will be so awful and unbearable that you won’t be able to stand it. ALWAYS & NEVER You believe that an unpleasant situation that’s irritating you will always be that way and never change. NEGATIVE FILTERING You focus almost exclusively on the negatives and seldom notice the positives. “He thinks I’m a loser” “I won’t get that job” “It would be terrible if I failed” “Look at all the people who don’t like me” “I always make a fool of myself when presenting” 24 7 “I don’t know what he think, but it’s okay if he thinks I’m a loser” “I don’t know what tomorrow may bring, but I can do my best to prepare” “I’d rather not fail, but if I do I can handle it. I’ll learn from my mistakes.” “There are people enjoy my company” “I can prepare more to have an outstanding presentation” CASSINI NAZIR · DESIGNING THROUGH DIFFICULT EMOTiONS · BIG DESIGN 2016