Rewriting for Optimal Perception
Directions: Answer the questions below to practice rewriting.
1. Write down the last event that led to a stressful state of mind at work. Be sure to detail the situation.
2. What was your emotional response to the event? What specific thoughts accompanied that emotional response?
3. Return to the thoughts above and examine them, looking for thought distortion or irrationality. Rewrite the thoughts with something more accurate or more useful.
4. How do you feel when you read the new responses?
•Worksheet Concluded
In rewriting, keep in mind that all thoughts are just thoughts. It will help you avoid the pitfall of self-criticism, especially if you are the type of person who tends to obsess over evaluating ...
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