a rapid guide to reframing unhelpful beliefs, based on personal experience
| INSTEAD OF (unhelpful beliefs): | TRY (positive affirmations): |
| My Prof gave me harsh feedback on my work again. This means I am not good enough, and nothing I do will ever match their expectations. | My Prof gave me harsh feedback, but that is because they care about me, and they are committed to seeing me improve. Why expend all that effort on me otherwise? I am grateful for their support. I will do better next time — for them and also for myself. |
| People I’ve met and cared for keep leaving me. I am not worthy of love. | I am worthy of love no matter what; I accept myself for who I am. It’s their loss hee hee! My friends and fans love me. Kiss! |
now go off and be the captain of your own adventure! i love you x
baby g’s diary 