Challenging Negative Thoughts

Irrational negative thoughts are frequently the cause of depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Someone who consistently receives positive feedback at work may believe they are bad at their job as a result of one critique. Their irrational thoughts about work performance will form their self-esteem. We can transform our irrational thoughts by challenging them.

Answer the following questions to assess your thought:

Is there substantial evidence for my thought ? *

Is there evidence contrary to my thought? *

Am I attempting to interpret this situation without all the evidence? *

What would a friend think about this situation? *

If I look at the situation positively, how is it different? *

Will this matter a year from now ? How about five years from now? *