18 - Minisode 03: Cognitive Restructuring

Message me!Today's Minisode is on Cognitive Restructuring. QUESTIONNAIRE MENTIONED:(1) First, select a troubling thought that you are having difficulty letting go. This could be a worry or an anxiety that has been following you like a dark cloud. I often think I am not good enough to reach a goal, or talented enough to be successful, or smart enough to finish a task. What is bothering you the most right now? (2) I am going to ask a series of questions that I want you to consider. We are going to figure out if the thought you have is actually True. What is the evidence or proof that this thought or fear is true?Is there any evidence that disproves my thought?What is the evidence that this thought may not be true?Are there any facts I’m ignoring or have overlooked?Am I discounting any small things that contradict my thought that I may consider unimportant?Am I using any words that are extreme or exaggerated? Words like “Should, Must, Always, Never”Am I reading someone else’s mind and treating it as fact? (3) Now we’re going to examine any other possibilities or possible explanations this thought might have. Is there any other way to view this idea or thought?If my friend was having this thought, what would I tell them?If my friend knew I was having this thought, what might they say to me?When I’m not feeling this way, do I look at this situation any differently?If I were to look back on this in five years, might I look at it any differently?Am I blaming myself for something I don’t have control over?Have I had any experiences that show that this thought isn’t always true?Am I ignoring any strengths that I have? Are there any positives that exist in this situation that I haven’t considered?(4) Now we’re going to think about what you can do to help deal with this thought or situation. What have I learned from previous experiences that can help me now?When I’ve felt this way in the past, what did I think about that helped me feel better?What’s the worst that could realistically happen?What’s the most likely thing that could happen?If the worst did happen, what could I do to help myself cope?If you’re still having difficulty or if you’d like more information, visit: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_81.htm Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed!Email me directly at [email protected] you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo WorksINTRO & OUTRO SONG CREDITS:Easy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078Artist: http://incompetech.com/✍️MESSAGE ME📝READ THE BLOG ▶️ WATCH THIS EPISODE🎮 GAMING CHANNELSTAY CONNECTED💖  Connect with me on Social Media: linktr.ee/carifavole ⌨️ Visit my Website: favoleproductionsSuggestions, Comments, & Requests are Welcomed!📧 Email: [email protected]💬 Join the Free Discord Server: discord.gg/ST3CdTx🖌️ Independent artist/collab inquiries: [email protected]📜 VO Commissions: tinyurl.com/CariCommission📇 For business / professional inquiries, contact: Jayme Pervis J Pervis Talent Agency – [email protected]