Thinking not based on fact, and is not rational or logical.Can be tested by using the 6 Irrational Beliefs checklist.
Thinking that is helpful, gets you to your goals, and leads to positive consequences that are healthy, safe, legal and follow rules.
Self-talk, statements made inside your head; words in your mind.
Self-talk that blames others for your behavior, actions.Examples: "I hit her cause she shouldn't have been spreading lies about me."
Self-talk that says life should be perfect or things should go the way you think.Example: "It's not fair that I have to be in study hall.""Everybody should get to go to Free Friday."