Part 5
all-or-nothing thinking
Many people get into “all-or-nothing thinking”.
Something is either “good” or “bad”, “right” or “wrong”, without any middle ground in between.
These kinds of thoughts can make you feel sad and stressed.
Here are some examples for Riley, Jamie and Bailey.
Do any of these sound like you?
| Example All-Or-Nothing Thinking | That's Like Me! | |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey | Because I find it hard to listen at school, I am going to fail. | Riley | If I don’t see my friends all the time, there is no point catching up at all. |
| Jamie | No one will understand, so there is no point talking. |
One way to overcome all-or-nothing thinking is with lines.
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