22/06/2026
đź§ Cognitive Distortion Series | Part 2: Mind Reading
Ever assumed someone is upset with you… without actually asking them?
“He didn’t reply, he must be ignoring me.”
“She looked away, she probably doesn’t like me.”
That’s called Mind Reading — a cognitive distortion where we believe we know what others are thinking without evidence.
The problem? We often fill the gaps with our fears, insecurities, and assumptions.
✨ Reality check:
You don’t have access to other people’s thoughts.
Replace assumptions with curiosity.
Ask. Clarify. Verify.
The stories we tell ourselves are not always the truth.