WORKSHEET: LOOKING FOR GOOD
Changing the way we see negative situations, reframing common negative thoughts, and
practicing gratitude have been shown to reduce sadness and anxiety. This worksheet walks you
through different ways to rethink situations or thoughts.
What is the situation you are facing that makes you feel bad? Or what is a common negative thought you
struggle with?
REFRAME
Even though the situation is hard, is there something
you have learned from it or some other silver lining? If
you could go back and change the original thought,
what’s a healthier thing you can say to yourself? For
instance, if you’ve just lost a loved one after they
have been extremely sick, does it feel healthier to
think about their death as an end to their pain?
REMIND YOURSELF
How can you reinforce your reframed thoughts and remind yourself of what you are thankful for? Make a list
of ways. Example: Copy what you’ve written above onto post-it notes and stick them in places around your
house as visual reminders.
GRATITUDE
Are there other things going on in your life that you
are thankful for? This doesn’t have to be related to
the situation above. For instance, you can be thankful
for your good health, having a stable home to live in,
or a recent promotion at work.
