Purpose: Puts the worst case next to the likely one, so both are on the page.
When to use: Use this when your head has run to the worst ending and stayed there.
Worksheet prompts
- What is the situation your mind is running ahead about?
- Fill in a line for each worry that is loud right now.
- How much does the worst case feel like the truth right now?
- What have you already gotten through that felt this big at the time?
Your mind is trying to keep you safe. It is only bad at guessing the odds.