09/04/2026
🧠 What if the worst-case scenario isn’t the most likely?
Catastrophic thinking can make a difficult moment feel much bigger, scarier, and more certain than it actually is.
CBT encourages us to slow down and get curious about our thoughts rather than automatically accepting them as facts.
When your mind jumps to “What if everything goes wrong?” try asking yourself:
🌿 What is the most realistic outcome?
🌿 What evidence do I have from past experiences?
🌿 How might I view this situation later?
🌿 What can I do to feel more prepared?
🌿 What would I say to a friend having this same thought?
You may not be able to control every outcome, but you can practice changing the way you respond to uncertainty.
Pause. Question. Reframe. 💚