***Wellness Wednesday!*** **Cognitive Distortions** are irra..
Added 2022-10-19 18:31:51 +0000 UTC***Wellness Wednesday!*** **Cognitive Distortions** are irrational thoughts that can impact your emotions. Everyone experiences a variety of cognitive distortions to a certain degree, but in their more extreme forms, they can be harmful. If you are less likely to view your body positively, you're more likely to project those beliefs onto others, resulting in **mind reading**. Mind reading is a form of cognitive distortion that occurs when you interpret the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence. "She would not go on a date with me. She probably thinks I'm ugly." Instead of allowing mind reading to dictate your interactions, try reframing your thoughts. Focus on your positive attributes, and remember that you can never read someone's mind. Practice positive affirmations daily, and give yourself the shot you deserve at a happy life with positive social interactions.
