6.5 Revisiting Your Worst Day Ever
Activity
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Think of a time you’d consider one of the worst days of your life.
Q1: Recall a tough day. Write down the key events and details.
- What happened?
- Who was there? What was said?
- What do you remember seeing, hearing, or even smelling?
Q2: Describe your experience
- Which emotions were you feeling? (e.g., sadness, frustration, loneliness, anger)
- How did your body feel? (e.g., tense muscles, headache, shaking, fatigue)
- What was your mindset like? (e.g., racing thoughts, confusion, numbness)
Q3: Identify your thoughts
- List any thoughts or beliefs that came up at the time.
- Ask yourself: “Were these thoughts based on facts, or were they influenced by strong emotions and assumptions?”
Q4: Check for accuracy and shift perspective. Challenge each thought by asking:
- “Is this really true?”
- “What evidence do I have?”
- “Could there be another explanation?”
Q5: Note your response. Detail exactly what you did.
- Did you withdraw, lash out, talk to a friend, seek help, etc?
Reflection: Even during tough times, you always have control over how you respond. You can choose to reach out for support or find other healthy ways to cope.
