Clone of Thinking Traps Self-Assessment

  • THINKING TRAPS ASSESSMENT

    Discover Your Unhelpful Thinking Patterns

  • For each scenario, choose the response that most closely matches your typical thought pattern. Be honest with yourself, there are no right or wrong answers, only insights to gain.

  • Time commitment: 5-7 minutes | Questions marked with * are required

    • Part 1: Over-Generalising 
    • You made a mistake on an important project at work, which thought is most familiar to you?*
    • Part 2: Ignoring The Good 
    • Your manager praises your presentation, but you notice one slide had a typo. What runs through your mind?*
    • Part 3: Emotional Reasoning 
    • You're feeling anxious before meeting new people at a social event. What do you believe about the situation?*
    • Part 4: All-or-Nothing Thinking 
    • You're working toward a fitness goal and miss one workout this week. How do you view this situation?*
    • Part 5: Jumping to Conclusions (Fortune Telling) 
    • You're about to have a difficult conversation with your partner. What's your prediction?*
    • Part 6: Mind Reading 
    • Your colleague walks past you without saying hello. What do you assume?*
    • Part 7: Catastrophising 
    • You receive an email from your boss saying "We need to talk." What's your immediate thought?*
    • Part 8: Perfectionism 
    • You're cooking dinner and accidentally over-salt the dish slightly. How do you respond?*
    • Part 9: Should Statements 
    • You reflect on a conversation where you felt you didn't express yourself well. Which statement sounds like you?*
    • Part 10: Judging Yourself Unfairly 
    • You compare yourself to a colleague who seems to excel at everything. What goes through your mind?*
    • How Was Your Experience? 
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    • You’ve just completed your Thinking Traps assessment, well done!

      Taking the time to pause, reflect, and challenge your patterns is an important act of self-leadership and growth. Be proud of making space for self-awareness today.

      The most impactful thing you can do: Practice catching ONE thinking trap this week. Each time you notice it, you're creating new neural pathways toward healthier thinking.

      Bring your results and insights to the December 1st Masterclass.

      They’ll help you contribute meaningfully, learn deeply, and take your thinking (and impact) even further.

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