Description

Ever catch yourself saying, “If I can’t do it perfectly, why bother?” or “One mistake means I’ve failed completely”? That’s all-or-nothing thinking—also known as black-and-white thinking or dichotomous thinking—and it’s one of the most common thought distortions we experience.

In this episode, we explore:

• What all-or-nothing thinking really is and why it’s considered a cognitive distortion
• Everyday examples of how it shows up in health, work, and relationships
• How deeper belief systems (schemas and core beliefs) like perfectionism or fear of failure keep us stuck in extremes
• Practical tools to shift out of black-and-white thinking, including finding the middle ground, celebrating progress, and rewriting unhelpful core beliefs

If you struggle with perfectionism, self-criticism, or swinging between extremes, this episode will help you recognize the pattern and start building more balanced, compassionate ways of thinking.

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