Reframe 1
She didn’t smile at me! I must have done something.. She seems be annoyed.
I don’t know what she’s thinking. I can focus on my behavior and remember the facts rather than assume.
This meeting will go terribly like always.
I can’t predict the future. I'll deal with things as they come. Maybe this time will be better.
"I feel like I am making no progress in recovery."
"Recovery is not linear. Even if it doesn’t feel like it today, I’ve made progress in the past."
"Small steps matter. I can acknowledge what’s improving and keep moving forward."
Michael often believes that if something goes wrong at Dunder Mifflin, like losing a client, it means the entire branch will shut down and everyone will lose their jobs.
"Losing one client doesn’t mean the whole company is collapsing. I can focus on what went well and work with my team on next steps."
Which movie popularized the phrase “May the Force be with you”?
Star Wars
“My partner forgot to call. Our whole relationship must be falling apart.”
My partner forgot to call, maybe they're busy or something came up- but that doesn’t mean our whole relationship is in trouble. People make mistakes or get busy."
My friends invite me to a party with new friends. I haven't met them before. My anxious thought says... "What if I make a bad impression?"
“I don’t know how it will go, and worrying about it won’t help. I can be myself, be friendly, and focus on enjoying the conversation. Even if it’s awkward I will be okay."
If I say the "wrong" thing in group everyone will look at me and judge.
Maybe I will say something helpful. I don't know what will happen, it didn't seem like they judged when someone else spoke.
When her roommates argue or are stressed, Jess often assumes it’s because of something she did wrong.
“My friends have their own lives and stressors. Their mood isn’t automatically because of me.”
What is the “French” word for a type of sandwich with a name that literally means “little bread”?
Baguette
“I passed my test, but everyone else probably did too, so it doesn’t count.”
"I passed the test! I studied and prepared, and my effort paid off.”
My car breaks down when I was driving to hang out with friends. I say to myself.. "Nothing ever goes right for me!"
"My car broke down today. It's frustrating, but it doesn’t mean everything in my life is going wrong. Some days are better than others. I can figure out a way to get to my friends or reschedule.”
If I tell my family or friends how I feel- they will feel mad or disappointed
I don't know how my parents or friends will feel or think. I cannot control what other people think, feel, or do.
When Leslie makes a small mistake, like misspeaking in a public meeting, she sometimes sees it as a huge disaster.
“One awkward moment doesn’t erase all the good work I’ve done. I bet they didn't even notice or care."
What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
“I got so many compliments, but someone criticized me.. Why cant people like me?"
Almost all of the feedback I got was positive and that one criticism doesn’t erase all my compliments.
I got into a verbal argument at work. My brain tells me... "It was all the other person's fault anyway. Maybe if they weren't so stubborn.."
"I shouldn't play the blame game. It takes two people to fight." "We were both in the wrong.."
They didn't say anything about my haircut, they must think it's ugly
It sucks no one noticed. But I don’t actually know what they’re thinking. Maybe they didn’t notice or didn’t think to comment. Their opinion doesn't matter how I feel about it at the end of the day.
When Rue feels overwhelmed, she assumes she can’t cope with life and things will spiral out of control.
"My feelings are strong right now, but they’re not permanent. I can take this one step at a time and ask for support.”
Which popular beverage was originally marketed as a medicine in the 19th century?
Coca-Cola
I have to fix everything for everyone.
I can only control my own actions and do my best.
I feel no one cares.
Sometimes I feel alone, but there are people who do care, even if they don’t always show it the way I expect.
Your mom yelled at you for something you feel is very small. Your first thought is, "My mom hates me. I can't do anything right."
She was upset about that one thing. It doesn’t mean she hates me or that I’m terrible at everything. I am human. Everyone messes up sometimes. I can take this as a learning moment.
Even after successfully managing a dangerous situation, Tony tells himself, “I only got lucky; it doesn’t count. I still fail at everything else.”
"I handled that situation well. I can acknowledge my competence in one area without ignoring other challenges.”
What is the name of the phobia that involves a fear of long words?
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia