I am in my 60's and as long as I can remember, I always think the worst. I don't know where it came from. My parents were not like that. I hate to say it but I've come to think: "Expect the worst and you'll never be disappointed." Thanks for the tip on doing away with this!
I sometimes catastrophize situations, especially when they potentially require spending money or a lot of time to resolve. It is not always bad. I think the worst case scenario and then back off from it towards the most likely reality. I call it going out as far as I can and coming back. Once I've done that - I can live with whatever happens.
I am in my 60's and as long as I can remember, I always think the worst. I don't know where it came from. My parents were not like that. I hate to say it but I've come to think: "Expect the worst and you'll never be disappointed." Thanks for the tip on doing away with this!
I hope this exercise helps you see a different perspective!
I hope so too!
I sometimes catastrophize situations, especially when they potentially require spending money or a lot of time to resolve. It is not always bad. I think the worst case scenario and then back off from it towards the most likely reality. I call it going out as far as I can and coming back. Once I've done that - I can live with whatever happens.
Exactly!
Thank you. This will help me.
I’ve known these people. I call the “awfulizers”
I hope this strategy is useful for you!