Five Cognitive Distortions That Distort How Workers Read Performance Reviews

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Performance review season often triggers negative thinking patterns, according to an article on DEV Community drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy. The piece identifies five common distortions, including mind reading, catastrophizing, labeling, and all-or-nothing thinking, that lead employees to misread routine manager comments. It suggests practical CBT techniques, such as weighing alternative interpretations and testing predictions against evidence. The author argues that feedback addresses specific behaviors rather than a person's overall worth. The guidance is aimed at helping employees approach reviews with a more balanced and realistic perspective.

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