believe	it	yet!).	It	could	be	as	simple	as	“I’m	capable,”	or	“I	can	be	liked.”
Be	open	to	new	information	and	to	what	you	might	be	overlooking	that
went	well	or	differently	from	how	you	expected.	Then	modify	your	beliefs
about	yourself	accordingly.
Go
	
Deeper
Identifying	Negative	Thought	Patterns
Developing	awareness	of	your	negative	thought	patterns	will	help	you
take	the	steps	needed	to	make	you	feel	better	sooner.	When	you	become
aware	that	you’re	experiencing	anxiety,	stop	and	take	stock.	Write	your
answers	in	your	notebook	so	you	can	delve	into	them.
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What	is	a	scenario	that	is	anxiety-inducing	for	me,	including
situations,	interactions,	events,	and	images?
Example:	Every	time	my	boss	is	short	with	me,	I	withdraw	because	I	feel	anxious	and
worried	that	I’m	not	in	good	standing	at	work.