June 2025 // Cognitive Distortions

How are your 𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 holding you back?

Cognitive distortions are automatic, often irrational thought patterns that distort how we perceive ourselves, others, and situations. They fuel self-doubt, anxiety, and poor decisions, and most of the time, we don’t even realise we’re doing it.

Common examples:

Mental Filter: “I got great feedback, but all I can think about is that one critical comment.”

Mind-Reading: “She hasn’t replied — she must be annoyed with me.”

Catastrophising: “I made a mistake in that email. Now everyone will think I’m useless.”

Black & White Thinking: “If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure.”

At Made From Within, we help you uncover the thought patterns that limit your decisions, confidence, and progress, and enable you to challenge them.

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