When something stressful happens, ask yourself: Is there another way to view this situation? Reframing helps reduce the emotional impact of negative events.
Audio Exercise:
Here are some simple questions to ask yourself to get a new perspective:
- What would I tell a friend about this?
- What would a friend tell me?
- How would this look if I were looking at it from a zoomed out perspective, like from a balcony?
- What might I tell myself about this 5 years from now?
