You may also be aware of certain ‘thinking’ processes, for example:

(Referred to as ‘black & white’ thinking, no compassion)

(‘Crystal ball thinking’ - predicting what will happen, thinking the worst)

‘I should never struggle or need help’
‘I should know everything about a topic and not need to ask questions or show I don’t understand’
‘I should be able to manage better and work harder’

(Unrealistic internal pressure and judgement)

(Harsh inner critic – talking to yourself using words and phrases which are critical and negative)