We all get caught in mind traps sometimes.  Mind Traps are also known as ‘thinking errors’, ‘negative automatic thoughts’, or ‘unhelpful thoughts’ because they are often inaccurate, critical, or  simply unhelpful. Mind traps can consume your thinking, including what you pay attention to, and impact how you feel, and your decision-making and actions.  You can fall into mind traps at any time, but you’re more likely to when under stress. If you feel like your mind has ‘run away on you’ or is ‘spiralling’, there’s a good chance you’re caught in a mind trap.  There’s also a chance you might be caught in mind traps even if it doesn’t feel like it. That’s why being aware of them is the first step to getting out.  Recognising and naming mind traps Below is a list of 10 common mind traps. Do you get caught in any?  1. Fortune telling  At times, you might find yo...