Cognitive Distortions: Identify Your Thinking Traps

Cognitive distortions are systematic errors in thinking that affect how you interpret events. First described by psychiatrist Aaron Beck and later popularized by Dr. David Burns in "Feeling Good," these thinking patterns can fuel anxiety, depression, and chronic overthinking.

This free checklist covers the 10 most common cognitive distortions. Rate how often each one shows up in your thinking and get personalized tips for challenging each pattern. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles.

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Cognitive Distortion Identifier

Cognitive distortions are thinking patterns that twist how you see reality. They fuel anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking. This tool walks you through the 10 most common ones so you can spot which traps your mind falls into.

Based on CBT research by Aaron Beck and David Burns. Takes about 2 minutes. No data is collected or stored.