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Check the Facts: Challenge Your Thoughts

Objective: Reduce emotional intensity by aligning your reaction with reality.

Why It Works: Emotions often stem from assumptions or interpretations. Checking the facts grounds you.

Instructions:

  1. Ask, “What evidence supports this thought? What doesn’t?”

  2. Reassess whether your emotional reaction fits the situation.

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