It was difficult for me to learn to identify cognitive distortions in myself. Much easier to do it in others! That particular list of cognitive distortions was particularly difficult for me without external help.

I found using RETB's lists of common irrational beliefs much easier for self-help.

Here's one version, from the REBT Network. What is Irrational? - The REBT Network: Albert Ellis | Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

These books by Dr. Albert Ellis were written to be used in a self-help fashion.
Amazon.com: Albert Ellis: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle

I found the book How to Stubbornly Refuse To Make Yourself Miserable .. especially helpful. It has short chapters, just a few pages, with a short set of exercises to do at the end of each chapter. The idea is to allow the reader to teach themselves how to recognize irrational thinking and cognitive distortions and then to change them to less distressing beliefs, thoughts, feelings and actions.

I especially like REBT because E stands for Emotive. It deals with emotions. Regular CBT is not emotive enough for me.

I wish you the best in this self-help adventure until you see your T next.