1 min readFeb 3, 2020
Most of what you’re describing in this article are cognitive distortions, which is a special category of self talk Nick Wignall
Your descriptions of them are really helpful, and I like the way you’re reminding us that they make people miserable.
I hope more people read your article.
And, there is another type of self talk includes the first person pronoun, “I,” and these statements have a powerful effect on our thinking because they create identity — the fastest form of decision-making.
Thank you for pointing out how the language we use is important to our thinking and feelings.
