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Worksheet Sheet Thinking traps and unhelpful thoughts

For and Against

Put both sides of one thought on paper and see what is left standing.

Purpose: Put both sides of one thought on paper and see what is left standing.

When to use: Use this on a thought that keeps coming back and keeps winning.

Worksheet prompts

  1. Write the thought you want to test, in one sentence.
  2. Line up what you have got.
  3. Reading both sides, what is a fairer way to say it?

The fairer version is usually less dramatic, and easier to live beside.