The conversation between human and AI assistant.
How can I stop unreasonable negative thoughts from ruining aspects of life that I enjoy?
That's interesting. Can you give me an example of how cognitive restructuring works?
Sure. Let's say your negative thought is "I'm never going to succeed in my career." First, you would challenge that thought by asking yourself for evidence that supports or contradicts it. For example, you might have evidence that supports the thought, such as a recent job rejection, but you might also have evidence that contradicts it, such as past successes or positive feedback from colleagues. Then, you would replace the negative thought with a more positive, realistic one, such as "I may face challenges in my career, but I have the skills and experience to overcome them and achieve success."