Cognitive Reframing Worksheet  
This worksheet is your personal guide to transforming unhelpful thoughts into empowering ones! Use it  
whenever you catch yourself feeling stuck, anxious, or self-critical. Simply follow each step — identify  
the thought, explore your emotions, examine the facts, and gently reframe your perspective. Take your  
time, be kind to yourself, and remember: every time you practice reframing, you’re training your brain to  
think more clearly, calmly, and confidently.  
Step 1: Identify the Negative Thought  
Write down the exact thought that’s bothering you. _________________________________________  
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Step 2: Notice the Emotion and Intensity  
Name what you feel and rate its intensity (0–10).  
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Step 3: Examine the Evidence  
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Step 4: Spot the Cognitive Distortion  
Common distortions include: All-or-nothing thinking, Overgeneralization, Mind reading, Catastrophizing,  
Personalization, Discounting the positive. Distortion type: ____________________________________  
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Step 5: Reframe the Thought  
Create a more balanced or compassionate thought. ________________________________________  
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Step 6: Re-rate the Emotion  
After reframing, how do you feel now? Emotion: _________________________ Intensity (0–10):  
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Optional Reflection Prompts  
What would I say to a friend who had this thought? _________________________________________  
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What’s another way to look at this situation? ______________________________________________  
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What can I learn or do differently next time? ______________________________________________  
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Will this matter a month or a year from now? ______________________________________________  
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