Is this thought true?

Guided Reflection · 6 min

Look at a painful thought from the outside

Pick one thought that keeps coming back, like "I always mess things up." Then look at it with these questions.

Questions to reflect on

1. Write the thought down, exactly as it sounds in your head.
2. What is the evidence for it? And what is the evidence against it?
3. Is there a fairer, more balanced way to say it?
4. If you believed the balanced version, what would you do differently today?

Please also: If your thoughts turn to not wanting to live, please reach out now: call your local emergency number or, in Pakistan, Umang on 0311 7786264.

From the Quran & Sunnah

• Fear
• Sadness & feeling low

More on Worry & racing thoughts

• Give worry a time: Stop worrying all day by worrying on purpose, once
• Empty your head onto paper: When there's too much to hold, put it all down