CBT taught me this: Write down a situation or life event. Then draw a circle beside these words. Divide into quarters. Write Emotions, Thoughts, Physical senses (ie rapid heartbeat etc), and Actions in the 4 quarters. Now think about each quarter in relation to the situation. It's surprising how calming this can be and how it can have an effect on future situations.
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