At first glance, the name sounds counterintuitive. Why would anyone want to document their darkest, most irrational thoughts? Isn't that just wallowing in misery? Surprisingly, psychologists and cognitive behavioral therapists argue that a dedicated "Bad Thinking Diary" is one of the most effective tools for breaking the cycle of rumination. It is not a diary of self-pity; it is a diary of self-defense.
(What happened?)
(What went through your mind?)
At first glance, the name sounds counterintuitive. Why would anyone want to document their darkest, most irrational thoughts? Isn't that just wallowing in misery? Surprisingly, psychologists and cognitive behavioral therapists argue that a dedicated "Bad Thinking Diary" is one of the most effective tools for breaking the cycle of rumination. It is not a diary of self-pity; it is a diary of self-defense.
(What happened?)
(What went through your mind?)