Day 10: Thought Observation

Day 10: Thought Observation

Write 5 repetitive thoughts.

Ask:

• Are these facts or interpretations?

Take a few quiet minutes to write down five thoughts that repeatedly circulate in your mind, especially those that arise during stress, uncertainty, or self-evaluation. Once they are on paper, examine each one carefully and ask: Is this an objective fact, or is it an interpretation shaped by assumptions, fear, or past experience? Notice how often repetitive thoughts present themselves as absolute truths rather than mental narratives. Consider what evidence supports each thought and what evidence might contradict it. This process is not about forced positivity but about cognitive clarity—separating data from distortion. As you observe your thoughts instead of automatically believing them, you create space for more deliberate and balanced responses.

Mountain Reflection: On a mountain, misreading the terrain, mistaking shadow for crevasse or cloud cover for a permanent storm, can alter your entire route. Where in your life might you be reacting to interpretations as though they are fixed realities? How would your path shift if you assessed the terrain with greater accuracy?