• Identify the problems in your life: The first step is to recognize what’s wrong, and what’s bothering you so deeply.
• Become aware of the thoughts, emotions and beliefs that surround these problems.
• Identify incorrect thinking:

Before making a decision, don't just ask the obvious questions like "what are my alternatives?" or "what are the consequences?"

Consider instead these questions:

1. Why might my belief not be true?
2. What other evidence might be out ...

• Read the belief out loud and ask yourself: “Do I really know that this is true?”
• Ask yourself where that belief came from.
• Simply state to yourself: “I choose not to believe this anymore. It’s not true.” Look for supporting evidence.
• Cre...