Members,
This week we will be focusing on over-generalization. An over-generalization error happens when people make general conclusions based on specific situations. For example, if somebody doesn�t smile and say �hello� right away, a person may think �they must be angry at me.�
Another example would be, you try your hand at quitting, if it doesn�t turn out well and you slip, you think �I�m not good at anything� or if a quitter gets doesn�t get recognition for their accomplishments in quitting they may think �Nobody cares, I should just go back to smoking it would be so much easier�. The truth is that this happens in life, not everyone is sensitive to others successes.
How often do you find yourself overgeneralize? Today we challenge you to keep count with a pen and paper. Let�s challenge these and think or some ways to reverse these thoughts.
Don�t forget to post your results here!
Josie
