On ‘Wellness Tool box’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss about a simple technique when a distressing thought enters your mind.
Identify & Rate Your Emotion
Notice the emotion you’re feeling (anger, sadness, etc.) and how strong it is on a scale of 1-10.
Challenge Your Thoughts
Ask yourself whether the thought is really true and if other explanations are possible. Are you assuming the worst?
Reframe & Respond
Is your emotional response helpful? Would a different emotion or action better serve the situation?
