ABCDE thought challenging

How to challenge thoughts in 5 steps

Attention!
Notice what your mind is saying.

Believe?
You don't have to believe everything you think!

Challenge
Question your thoughts.  Consider a different perspective.  What's the evidence for the thought?  Is this thought fact or opinion?  What's the bigger picture - the helicopter view?  What's another way of looking at this?  What would someone else say about this?

Discount
Let the unhelpful thoughts go.

Explore Options
Choose the best response.  What shall I do now?   Do it mindfully. 

Think: Thought Challenging - a short video

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