Catastrophizing involves irrational thoughts where we believe something is much worse than it actually is
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earning to cope with stress is an essential life skill. So many things can go wrong in life, but a person grows by how he deals with stress.
According to the American Psychological Association (APA) in their report entitled Stress in America, 42% percent of teens said that they do not do anything specific to cope with their stress (or that they have no idea how to deal with it). This is a major concern because of the impact that stress can have on your life.
Let’s take a look at how to best manage tension, pressure, and strain. We will begin by exploring two areas of challenge that put teens at risk for stress. Being aware of these stress-traps and learning how to deal with them will help you create a powerful coping mindset that can really change the way you navigate life. Get ready for some amazing life tools that will serve you well now and throughout your life!
Catastrophizing involves irrational thoughts where we believe something is much worse than it actually is. This skewed thinking can be applied to current or upcoming events. However, focusing on worst-case scenarios won’t stop bad things from happening. It will only stop you from enjoying the good things in the present. Catastrophizing often takes the form of “rumination,” which is when you keep reviewing the same thoughts over and over. You might call it having the same thoughts “going around and around” in your head.
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