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The Art of Reframing - Back by popular demand!
Hey Forums Friends,
In my recovery, I've often wondered how to better help myself with negative talk. You know? All those voices that tell you that everything will go wrong. All those voices that tell you that you are wrong? Those voices that are the loudest in the evenings?
Well one skill I've learnt and practised and found effective is:
REFRAMING
Reframing is about looking at an issue in a different and more constructive way.
First, we must consider our own perspective. What exactly IS our perspective?
Then, we consider an alternative, more constructive meaning/interpretation.
By doing this, it helps us connect the dots of our story and allows us to look at the issue from a new, more useful perspective.
Example 1: "I never do anything right!"
Reframe: "I feel I never do anything right, but this isn't necessarily true"
Example 2: "All the people hate me."
Reframe: "I think people hate me but it doesn't mean everyone."
Example 3: "My family are so irritating. I can't stand them."
Reframe: "My family is under a lot of stress right now. I know it must be hard for them."
Please add negative thoughts you've come across and the reframe that can be consider. OR, if you are stuck, let the community help you come up with something. Just let us know the thought. No need to name names. You can generalise your comment.
Tagging those who may be interested @Rockdog @Healandlove @Shiki @Shaz51 @EternalFlower @RoseGeranium @Glisten @Birdofparadise8 @Dimity @NatureLover @Clawde @Captain24
Sorry, not sure who else to tag. Please tag anyone who may be interested.
