COMPETENCE
Try	this	visualization	exercise:
1.
	
Think	through	one	of	your	more	upsetting	thoughts	or	worst-case
scenarios.	In	your	mind’s	eye,	play	out	the	details	of	what	you	fear	as	if
it	is	really	happening.	Imagine	where	you	are,	whom	you	are
interacting	with,	or	what	news	you’re	getting.
2.
	
Now	imagine	your	worst-case	blocks,	setbacks,	or	embarrassments,
but	visualize	yourself	effectively	coping	with	what	you’re	feeling	or
the	other	feared	obstacles.
3.
	
Instead	of	freaking	out,	giving	up,	or	becoming	painfully
uncomfortable	with	anxiety	or	fear,	you	stick	with	the	situation.	You
challenge	yourself	to	find	a	way	to	effectively	deal	with	your	biggest
fear.
4.
	
Imagine	you	use	a	strategy	(take	a	few	deep	breaths,	use	internal
supportive	language,	remind	yourself	of	your	larger	goals)	and	it
works.	You	show	yourself	that	you	can	cope.	You	find	a	way	through
the	circumstances	and	emerge	in	a	more	comfortable	and	thoughtful
place.
Practice	this	exercise	and	you	will	be	much	better	equipped	to	deal	with	the
real	thing.
WRAP-
	
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Become	an	observer	of,	not	a	reactor	to,	your	thoughts.
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