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It was pointed out to me a few weeks ago that I might be the kind of person who makes up BIG stories in my head that are often UNTRUE.\xa0\nThis happens when I think someone might be mad at me or when I think I\u2019ve been wronged or when anything feels unjust in my world.\xa0\nI\u2019m quick to make assumptions, jump to conclusions, and sometimes downright freak the heck out.\xa0And it\u2019s often all for nothing.\xa0The story I created in my head was just that \u2013 a story \u2013 with no basis in reality.\nCan anyone else relate?\nSo, the reason this happens is a thinking process called the Ladder of Inference.\xa0This is where we take in an experience or some sort of data and then filter it, determine it it\u2019s a threat or a benefit to us, make assumptions, jump to conclusions, form beliefs and take action based on these beliefs.\xa0\nI\u2019m really good at climbing that damn Ladder of Inference super fast, which can totally mess up my head and sometimes my interactions with others.\xa0I know I\u2019m not alone here.\xa0Listen in to hear how you might be climbing this ladder with me and how it\u2019s potentially damaging your relationships and maybe even your upcoming holidays.\xa0\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nLola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout.\n\n\nRothy\u2019s: To get free shipping on any order of Rothy\u2019s shoes, as well as free returns, go to Rothy\u2019s and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout.\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices