Our thoughts affect our feelings and behaviors. It is important to be aware of how we are thinking especially when it comes to our relationships because it affects how we perceive the interactions that occur within these relationships. This can help us distinguish fears from facts and shoulds from coulds. Sometimes we may find ourselves saying things as facts when they may be a fear. For example, “my partner doesn’t care about me” versus “I fear that my partner doesn’t care about me.” When we have thoughts that are stated as facts we start to have feelings as if the statement is true. If we are able to frame the thought as recognition as a feeling then we are able to be able to express our needs more effectively. When we are able to reframe some of our thoughts, it can help us reduce anxiety and to think more clearly and efficiently about a situation. I think the most important thing to take from this is that it is useful to be aware of how we are thinking. Think constructively!
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