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Mental Wellbeing

Review a recurring thought

Facts are separated from assumptions.

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Done when

Facts are separated from assumptions.

Facts are separated from assumptions.

Who this is for

People ready to reflect; stop if it intensifies rumination or distress.

Why this matters

You can distinguish what is known from what is uncertain.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Write one recurring thought.
  2. Separate firsthand evidence from assumptions about someone else's thoughts.
  3. Choose whether to ask for information, set it aside or discuss it with a counsellor.

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