All thoughts are interpretations

All thoughts are interpretations

If they are accurate, truthful and serve us, all is well

If they do not, we can try on alternatives

This is the act of Reframing

Reframing requires openness and creativity

At the start, it might feel clunky and unnatural

But practice enables it to be spontaneous

The Technique

"If it ain't broke, why fix it?"

If life is roses and unicorns then read no further

If you feel stressed, worried, blocked, confused, unhappy...

Reframing is here to the rescue

Step 1

Write down the details of the situation that's stressing you out/getting you down

Brain dump it. No filters. Only you will read it

Step 2

Pick out the most charged sentence or statement

Step 3

Check its validity:

Is it a fact? (Would everyone agree if 20 people read it?)

Step 4

What do you make it mean? What conclusions are you making from the statement? Are those conclusions valid?

Step 5

How does the thought make you feel? (This is to verify that yes, it doesn't serve you)

Step 6

Try on alternatives

This last step is the Reframe. Take the original interpretation and redo it, so that it's true or truer, and less stressful

Tomorrow I'll illustrate with an example

When I was feeling confused and lost in the world, I needed hope, autonomy, and understanding. These daily snippets are for that young human struggling in the challenging game of life.

They should take you 30 seconds to read!

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