Travis Wells

This is where you will put the thoughts and ideas that are contributing to your depression on the witness stand and come up with evidence against them. You may be surprised at how quickly you come up with counter-evidence and support against your thinking. The goal of this exercise is to develop more balanced thinking and see the positive aspects of a situation. During this step, ask yourself questions like:
What evidence is there that this thought is true?
Is there another way of looking at this particular situation?
What positive perspective can I take?
Am I only paying attention to the negative side of the event or occurrence?
What would I tell someone else who was thinking this?

similar technique is to finish each day by remembering and visualizing the best parts. Keep a journal of positive thoughts, sometimes called a "gratitude journal." Share these positive thoughts with other people, whether in person or online. Consciously work on forming new

et out of your unhelpful thinking habits. Use positive statements to develop a new attitude about yourself and your life.