T/F: Talking to a trusted adult or friend can help when negative self-talk feels strong.
True
T/F: “Mind reading” is when you assume other people are thinking bad things about you, even if you don’t know for sure.
True
T/F: If you think, “I’m terrible at everything,” that’s an example of jumping to conclusions.
True
T/F: Saying “I should have done better” or “I must never make mistakes” is a type of self-talk called “should statements.”
True
T/F: One type of negative self-talk is called “magnification,” where you only notice what went wrong instead of what went right.
True
T/F: Practicing gratitude—thinking about what you’re thankful for—never makes positive self-talk easier.
False
T/F: Negative self-talk always tells the full truth about a situation.
False
T/F: Using positive affirmations like “I can try again” can replace harsh self-talk.
True
T/F: It’s impossible to change the way you talk to yourself.
False
T/F: Negative self-talk means saying kind and encouraging things to yourself.
False
T/F: Catastrophizing or jumping to conclusions means imagining the worst possible outcome, even when things might turn out okay.
True
T/F: Taking a few deep breaths can help you calm down and think more clearly.
True
T/F: Comparing yourself to others usually makes negative self-talk worse.
True
T/F: You can challenge negative thoughts by asking, “Is this really true?”
True
T/F: When you make a mistake, it helps to remind yourself that mistakes are how people learn.
True
T/F: Thinking “This one mistake means I’m a failure” is an example of labeling yourself unfairly.
True
T/F: Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes—it’s part of being human.
True
T/F: Writing down what went well in your day can help fight negative thinking.
True