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Realistic Thinking VS Reality Testing
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This is the second episode of the six part series, "Making Headway with Your Inner Dialogue: 6 Ways to Take Charge of Your Inner Critic."
Series.1 : Episode.2
In this episode, Dr. Dee Discusses:
- The difference between realistic thinking and reality testing
- Avoiding the cycle of despair
- How to apply reality testing
- Utilizing reframe questions
Key Takeaways:
- Thinking realistically is limiting. Reality testing is all about getting rid of assumptions and judgement - looking at things objectively and not personalized.
- Practice reality testing - see many variables and possibilities, not the most negative outcome.
- Acknowledge that sometimes you misread situations. Don’t jump to conclusions, don’t lock yourself into an assumption or judgement.
- Stop asking “why”, it’s usually not helpful. Ask clarification questions instead and explore at least three alternate examples.
- The three steps: reframe your situations with reality testing, explore the reframe of using three alternate examples, don’t take things personally.
“Avoid rushing into assumptions or immediate thoughts, watch for your patterns of thinking.” - Dr. Dee
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Website: BlueEggLeadership.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drtrudeau
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