| Have I been in this type of situation before? What happened in the past?
What would I tell my friend if he or she was in this situation? |
What would my best friend tell me in this situation?
What would I tell my friend if he or she was in this situation? |
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| In one month, how much will this really matter? In one year? In five years? | How much of this is my responsibility? How much of this is the responsibility of other people? How much of it is outside my control? Am I blaming myself for something that is not 100% in my control? |
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| What’s the worst thing that could happen? If the worst thing DID happen, what could I do to handle it? | Are there any other possible explanations? |
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| Is this a hassle or a horror? | What’s the best thing (or some good things) that could happen? |
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