Lesson 5: How We Think Impacts How We Act - Slide 19

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Distorted Thinking Or Real Life

  • Realistic problems can lead to realistic responses: family member dies, sadness results
  • Valid thoughts create emotions that add depth to your life
  • Emotions based on distortion create feelings of fear, anger, hopelessness, and self pity
  • Distorted thinking is ultimately self defeating

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